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What is God’s Will for my life? Discover, Discern, and Do // Asking for a Friend Week 3 of 6 2Rivers Church Messages
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Have you ever wondered about God’s will for your life? Have you questioned whether you are truly following His path? If you have, you're not alone.
Sometimes God’s will can feel confusing, abstract, or mysterious, but Pastor Nick breaks down understanding God’s will into two parts: The sovereign will of God and the revealed will of God.
What is God’s Sovereign Will?
The word Sovereign = Having supreme power or authority.
We believe God created the entire universe and set plans and laws of the universe into motion from the very beginning. The fact that our universe has laws and order are dictated by the one who created and is large and in charge of all things.
Sovereign Will = God’s secret plan which controls the outcome of all matters in the universe.
What is God’s Revealed will?
God also reveals Himself personally throughout history and has made known His will for humankind and for each of us known in specific, knowable ways.
Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”
Ephesians 5:17 – “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
How do we figure out God’s Will?
Through the Word of God
Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Romans 12:2 – “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.”
Through the Spirit of God
Psalm 143:10 – “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
John 16:13a – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.
Through the People of God
Proverbs 12:15 – “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
Proverbs 19:20 – “Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.
The Will of God will never contradict the Word of God!
What do we do once we know God’s Will?
James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
Acts 20:22-24 – “ And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
Acts 21:12-14 – “When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Timothy 2:4 – “[God] desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
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Have you ever wondered about God’s will for your life? Have you questioned whether you are truly following His path? If you have, you're not alone.
Sometimes God’s will can feel confusing, abstract, or mysterious, but Pastor Nick breaks down understanding God’s will into two parts: The sovereign will of God and the revealed will of God.
What is God’s Sovereign Will?
The word Sovereign = Having supreme power or authority.
We believe God created the entire universe and set plans and laws of the universe into motion from the very beginning. The fact that our universe has laws and order are dictated by the one who created and is large and in charge of all things.
Sovereign Will = God’s secret plan which controls the outcome of all matters in the universe.
What is God’s Revealed will?
God also reveals Himself personally throughout history and has made known His will for humankind and for each of us known in specific, knowable ways.
Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”
Ephesians 5:17 – “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”
How do we figure out God’s Will?
Through the Word of God
Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”
2 Timothy 3:16 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
Romans 12:2 – “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.”
Through the Spirit of God
Psalm 143:10 – “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
John 16:13a – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth.
Through the People of God
Proverbs 12:15 – “The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
Proverbs 19:20 – “Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life.
The Will of God will never contradict the Word of God!
What do we do once we know God’s Will?
James 1:22 – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
Acts 20:22-24 – “ And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
Acts 21:12-14 – “When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. 13 Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” 14 When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Timothy 2:4 – “[God] desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
Don't forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to stay updated with our insightful content ⏩.
LIKE ✔️, SHARE 📢, and FOLLOW for more videos like this one! Start to live equipped and become a passionate follower of Jesus.
To connect with us on other platforms, check us out on:
Facebook: /2Riverschurch
Instagram: /2Rivers_Church
And for even more resources, visit our website at www.2riv
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