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How do I know I am living in the Will of God?
Guest Pastor Dan Proctor
July 28, 2024
- The phrase “Will of God” simply means the pleasure or
1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 5:17 (ESV) Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
- God’s will is not a
Ephesians 1:7-9 (ESV) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ
Colossians 2:6 (ESV) Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him…
Colossians 2:7 (NLT) Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
John 15:5 (NLT) “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
2 Corinthians 11:3 (MEV) But I fear that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his trickery, so your minds might be led astray from the simplicity that is in Christ.
God’s will is not a
Your work focuses on what you
Ephesians 5:2,8,15 (ESV) And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light…Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise.
- God’s will is not found in circumstances, but in His
Genesis 2:16-17 But the Lord God warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden— except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”
1 Corinthians 6:12 (ESV) “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.
- But there may be choices that are lawful, but not
Romans 12:2 (NLT) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.
If we are seeking Jesus and staying within the circle of His Word, God’s will (desire) cannot be
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