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DAY 4: How Does God Reveal His Will in Scripture? - by Jarron Rima

The humble flick-n-pick.

We’ve probably all found ourselves here at some point in life. Flicking to any page in the Bible, trying to pick a random verse and hoping that God would use it to reveal His will for us. 

I know that I’d often resort to flicking and picking; fingers crossed with hopes of suddenly having a revelation of God’s will for my life.

But, unfortunately, that’s sometimes just not how it works.

You’re probably asking “Then how does it work?”

Here are two things I’ll encourage you to remember.

(1) Remember that God’s Word is drenched in His will for us.

The Bible is filled with passages, like 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, that tell us plainly of God’s will for us.

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

But sometimes it isn’t that plain and clear. 

Sometimes it requires a bit of labour to find His will in scripture. I’ve learnt that if I search diligently through His Word I can find the will of God for every situation I face. So don’t give up. Keep reading.

But, what do we do if His will isn’t obvious?

(2) Remember that the consistency of your intimacy with God will teach you to become familiar with His Voice.

You’d probably recognise the voice of your best friend in a crowd because you’ve spent so much time together. In a similar way, the more time you spend with God in His Word and His presence, the easier it will be to recognise His will for you in the scriptures… even when it isn’t obvious.

Like it says in Romans 12:1-2, we will be able to know what God’s will is for us, but that is a product of living a life that is surrendered to Him; a life that has recognised the need to be changed by the constant renewal of the mind through His word.

So, draw near to God and dive deep into His word. 

Trust Him and His promises for you. 

Let’s be people who can easily recognise His voice and will for our lives through being in His Word.

Questions:

(1) What are some scriptures that help us understand God’s will? 

(2) Have you found yourself questioning God’s will for your life? Why?

(3) Can you think of a time where God’s will didn’t make any sense to you, but in the long run it was exactly what you needed? 

(4) Have you ever found yourself looking for “God’s will,” but in reality you’re searching for affirmation for your own will? 

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, I trust you. I thank you for being faithful and gracious toward me. You know my pathway and you know what I need. I ask that as I draw closer to You, in Your Word and presence, that I would be able to know what Your will is for my life- your good, perfect and pleasing will. In Jesus' name, Amen.