You would think God would make things pretty clear for us stupid people right?
But I have been giving some thought the last few days concerning Gods will. How do we really know Gods will? You have a big decision to make, a job offer, a relationship that you are not sure about moving forward with or moving on, starting a new business... whatever it is ...how do you know that its God's will and not your own?
I recently shared with everyone a few weeks ago on a post that we should pray for God to open doors and if they don't - don't take matters into our own hands and pry them open ourselves. That is sometimes a hard thing to do...... BUT.......So often ........
“Finding God’s will usually involves us doing something rather than waiting for him to do something.”
I am in the 2nd book of Peter......Chapter 1:
3His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
10Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, 11and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Looking back - one of the things in my life I don't have regrets on is making a decision and doing something. Carol and I moved to NC from NJ 15 years ago....it was a big decision and we made it together leaving family and friends and the only place Carol has ever lived. Leaving Princeton University was tough.... I would probably still be there today. I loved that place! We put a plan together to build a log cabin in the mountains - it took years for the pieces to come together.... (we will be enjoying it this weekend) we have opened it up to some folks that we really love and appreciate more than anything! Thats a blessing all in itself! We have a church home that we pour ourselves into and invest so much time, money, sweat and tears over because people matter - a relationship with Jesus means that much to us that we are willing to do whatever is asked. Our relationship with Jesus is a family thing. Kyle never has to ask what we are doing on Sunday mornings..... He often asks at the breakfast table what am I learning in my bible that morning....... Gods will is often times revealed to us when we are in tune with Him. When we are eager for His word, we are studying and praying every chance we get. We are reaching out to people and serving their needs and forgiving those who have done us wrong.
It's scary stepping out in faith - but necessary. Jesus asked those around him - to follow Him - no explanation, no checking with the family, no logging in to check the 401k and benefits program..... Just follow....... my buddy Mike said it perfectly Sunday night. When walking in the sand at the beach we often ask God if He is really walking with us ~ why aren't there 2 sets of foot prints?.... Jesus shares with us - because He is carrying us.
Really following Jesus will give you a heart for people, compassion for those who are hurting, love like you have never known and a burning in your heart like you have never experienced.
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