He Instructs

“The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. The precepts of the LORD are right, making the heart glad; the command of the LORD is radiant, making the eyes light up. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are reliable and altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold—than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them.”

Psalm 19:7-11

“WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR MY LIFE?”

It’s a popular question that most every Christian (hopefully) asks at some point. Usually it’s around a time of big decision—where to go to college, who to seriously date, what studies to pursue—something like that.

The question is a good one. It shows that we really want to do what God wants us to do; otherwise, we wouldn’t really be asking the question. The truth is that for most everything, God has already revealed His will for our lives. There are certain things you can do that you absolutely know are God’s will for your life, because they’re the same for every believer.

These are things like:

★ Study and memorize Scripture

★ Avoid sexual immorality

★ Pray on all occasions

★ Seek to make disciples of all nations

No one has to ask about God’s will in these matters; He’s already revealed it. In fact, if most of us would seek to commit ourselves fully to the aspects of God’s will that He has already revealed, then the other aspects of God’s will might not be so mysterious to us. Say, for example, you are trying to choose where to go to college. You know that it’s God’s will for your life to share the gospel and commit your life to bringing glory to Him in all contexts.

The question then becomes “Where can I best live out what I know that God wants me to do?”

The only way we grow in this area is through reading, meditating on, and memorizing God’s Word. This is how we learn God’s will for our lives.

PAUSE AND REFLECT

▷ Do you find God’s ways more desirable than gold or sweeter than honey?

▷ What areas of your life right now may be hindering you from finding His will for you?

▷ What prevents you from living out what you already know to be true?