Understanding God’s Will

Romans 12:1-2
Romans 12:1-2 New International
Version (NIV)
A Living Sacrifice
12 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters,
in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies
as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to
God—this is your true and proper
worship. 2 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.
1. We need to seek the will of God
2. We need to surrender to the will of God
Eph. 6:6
Not with eye-service, as men-pleasers; but
as the servants of Christ, doing the will of
God from the heart;
3. We need to stand in the will of God
Col. 4:12
…that ye may stand perfect and complete
in all the will of God.
A definition:
The will of God
is exactly what we would
choose for our lives if we
had sense enough to
choose it.
Recognition
A. It’s Real
Psalm 37:23
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he
delighteth in his way.
Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Matthew 10:29
Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall
not fall on the ground without your Father.
Recognition
B. It can be Refused
The will of God is very
real, it may be
refused, but…
Recognition
C. It’s always Right
Romans 12:2
…that ye may prove what is that good,
and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
God’s will is real, can
be refused, but is
always right!
Resolution

John 7:17
If any man will do his will, he shall
know of the doctrine, whether it be of
God, or whether I speak of myself.
Recognize God has a
will for you, resolve
that you will do it…
Revelation
“The way to know God’s willtomorrow is
to do His will today!”
“God is more concerned about
your character than your career”