If you haven't asked this question openly or secretly you are probably not a Christian. Most Christians struggle with this question at one time or another. A boy asks if this girl is God’s will to be his spouse or not, a lady asks if this career move is God’s will or not. Has the will of God been a mystery to you?
The very first thing you must do is to look at the Word of God. The Scripture is a record of common people who found the will of God. These people were not special men. Moses stuttered, Jacob was a compulsive liar. Joseph was a spoiled brat. Paul had a disability. You will not find anyone born naturally gifted or talented among them. But all had one thing in common – they knew and did the will of God. They were willing to do God’s commands. They were willing to learn from Him and available to be sent by Him.
Do you have a willing heart? A willing heart to do His will?Sacrificing what you enjoy and desire in order to obey Him? God does guide His people. He guides us generally by His providence. Are you willing to trust Him?
Do you have a regular time of prayer and reading the Word of God? God's will is expressly revealed in His Word. It is indeed a foolish and inexcusable thing to neglect the Scriptures. Bible study and prayer show us what God expects in daily living. There are no gray areas in the Bible. You just have to learn and follow the Scriptural principles in the Bible and act on them. Examples of principles: no sexual immorality, do not be yoked with unbelievers, do not repay evil for evil, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks. It is true the Bible does not mention movies, or make-up or the maximum speed limit on the highway. But we can make judgment calls based on the scriptural principles. For example, the Bible clearly says we have to treasure life. Therefore, we will be careful behind the wheels of a car, at all times. All decisions and judgment calls that we make should always be based on Scriptural principles, done prayerfully, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Be on guard against the temptations that may come your way. For instance, when a man chooses a woman to court, he usually considers the physical looks first and probably the intelligence or wealth. But has he considered whether she is a Christian or not? The Bible says this should be the first consideration, the other factors become secondary. Knowing God’s will for most part, is simply walking in the Spirit and being obedient to God’s word. Probably most of the time, the problem is not in knowing God’s will but in the willing ness to listen and obey.
God’s ultimate will for your life and mine is for us to be conformed to the image of His Son, Jesus. This goal NEVER changes. It is the point we are trying to get to - it sets our direction. It is a life-long process. If you let God lead you everyday, you will be successful – not as the world defines success. In the end, you will be happy and fruitful. Who would not want to hear “Well done my faithful servant!” from our Master?
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