I’ve been thinking a lot about knowing and doing God’s will. As a matter of fact I just got through telling God how frustrated I was with Him that He has not made it more clear on a day by day, moment by moment basis. A little ironic, considering I just preached Sunday on taking this journey one step of faith at a time (even if we can’t see where our feet will land).
God reminded me in my time of prayer (and complaining) to let His Word stand. God’s Word will not return void or empty. His promises are always true and His Word is everlasting. And so of course I am reminded that the reason I have not heard/discerned God’s voice among all the other ones clamoring for my attention is because I haven’t been reading the Word. We must meditate on His Word and all it says to us!
I am further reminded that if we don’t know what else we ought to be doing, we should continue doing the last thing He showed us (thanks Henry Blackaby). There are things we should always be doing. We should always be praying. And worshipping. And thanking. And living out love. And proclaiming the gospel. Maybe we don’t know what to do because we haven’t been reading the Word. Or maybe we just don’t like what He has already told us so we are looking for something else. Knowing and doing God’s will…it starts with letting His Word stand. And being obedient to it, no matter what.
Pastor Michael Johnson 