“Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” —Eph. 5:15-17 (NIV)

I. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL?

1. IT’S NOT A

2. IT’S NOT A

3. GOD’S WILL IS A

“… God [has] invited you into this wonderful friendship with His Son, Jesus Christ.” —1 Cor. 1:9 (LB)

II. HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL

1.

THAT I NEED GUIDANCE.

“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.” —Ps. 25:9 (NIV)

2.

FOR DIRECTION.

“If you want to know that God really wants you to do, ask Him, and He will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him; but … be sure that you really expect Him to tell you … If you don’t ask in faith, don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.” —James 1:5-6 (LB)

3.

FOR GOD’S RESPONSE.

“God does speak – sometimes one way and sometimes another – even though people may not understand it.” —Job 33:14 (NCV)

4.

WHEN I DON’T UNDERSTAND.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” —Pr. 3:5-6 (NIV)

“Your road led by a pathway through the sea – a pathway no one knew was there!” —Ps. 77:19 (LB)

“The steps of a man are established by the Lord… When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong because the Lord is the one who holds his hand.” —Ps. 37:23-24 (NASB)

5.

WHAT I ALREADY KNOW TO DO.

“Anyone who knows the right thing to do, but does not do it, is sinning.” —James 4:17 (NCV)

“Don’t boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” —Pr. 27:1 (NIV)

“When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools.” —Eccl. 5:4 (NLT)

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