Jesus reveals His will to us in numerous places and they do not have anything to do with things I have prayed for His will to be done about in the past. For example, where should I live next, should I buy this car, house, who will I marry, how will I be able to afford retirement. So I ask that He would reveal His will for me in this areas, and because of His abundant mercy, He does and has always provided. However, here in Scripture, I see clearly some of what God's will is for us:
- Purity and sanctification- I Thess. 4
- To suffer for doing good in Jesus name- 1 Peter
- To love one another- I John
In 2 Corinthians, when I read through chapter 4, I am so encouraged by Paul's words that though we are outwardly wasting away (our bodies are wearing out, suffering injury and hardships), we are being renewed in our spirits on the inside through God's Holy Spirit. Maybe I need to pray that God will allow me to suffer for His Name and lead me through those hard times? Peter thought himself unworthy to die like Jesus did and so he was crucified upside down. Maybe I need to ask for the strength to be pure and live a holy life before the holy God who gives me life? Maybe I need to focus on loving others and let God take care of the rest and trust in Him by asking for help in faith without doubting him... Sounds like the verse in Matthew- Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.
Jack Exum
April 25
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