Knowing God's Will

Published on Jul 23, 2019

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Knowing God's Will

Matthew 6:10, Ephesians 5:17

"Success is knowing the will of God, and being right in the center of it." - John Brodus

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Ephesians 5:15-17

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1. God's will is understandable

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"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."
- Romans 12:2

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"Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long...He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way."
- Psalm 25:4-5,9

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2. God's will is possible to miss

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we miss God's will when...

(A) WE DON'T SEEK IT

"Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you."
Matthew 7:7

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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will guide your paths."
Proverbs 3:5

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we miss God's will when...

(B) WE SETTLE FOR SUBSTITUTES

3. God's will is multi-dimensional

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Dimensions of God's Will

  • Panoramic
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Dimensions of God's Will

  • Panoramic
  • Moral
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Dimensions of God's Will

  • Panoramic
  • Moral
  • Mundane
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"The sense of having some degree of control or choice over things is now recognized as a vital factor in both mental and physical health and can make the difference between life and death in those who are seriously ill. Anyone who has raised a child ...

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"or has even supervised the work of others, knows how important it is to LET THEM DO IT -- whatever 'it' may be -- and to do so as soon as that is practically feasible. Obviously this goes to the very heart of who we are."
Dallas Willard

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Muller's Process:

  • okay either way
  • (don't trust feelings)
  • apply word of God
  • look forprovidential circumstances
  • ask God to reveal will
  • make decision ... is there peace
  • repeat over time
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Knowing God's Will

Matthew 6:10, Ephesians 5:17