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of life such that, by doing so, I would not
bring reproach to the glorious gospel of
Christ?
Knowing God’s word in terms of its de-
manded parameters and directional prin-
ciples will give you guidance in determin-
ing God’s will from Scripture, and should
result in a devotional pursuit whereby your
motivation as a believer in making choices
is to delight the heart of your God.
We have looked at the Word of God in
relation to receiving guidance for deter-
mining God’s will for us and it is there that
we must always start. There are however,
other aspects of guidance regarding deter-
mining the will of God for us. prayer and supplication with thanksgiving
2. Commitment to the Will of God
We must face the reality of our com-
mitment to the will of God. After, or at the
time of salvation, each Christian is brought
to a point where, in recognition of the
“mercies of God,” he places himself on the
altar in an act of total commitment. “I be-
seech you therefore, brethren, by the mer-
cies of God, that ye present your bodies a
living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service” (Rom
12:1-2). While there is an initial act of sub-
mission to His will, it becomes a daily pro-
cess of unreserved commitment which is
stated in verse 2 of Romans 12. “filled with the knowledge of His will …
3. Trusting the Way of God
Taking that step of faith in what I feel is
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the will of God for my life can be daunting.
I would suggest that if we are walking in
obedience to His revealed will, though the
path before us may be blurred, what we
choose will be, for the present, His particu-
lar will for us. “Trust in the Lord with all
thine heart, and lean not unto thine own
understanding” (Prov 3:5). “Ye that fear
the LORD, trust in the Lord: He is their
help and their shield” (Psa 115:11).
4. Praying for the Wisdom of God
It is vitally important to bow our hearts
in prayer and request the wisdom of God in
respect to the pathway of our life. Paul to
the Philippians says “but in all things by
let your requests be made known unto
God” (4:6). James reminds us, “If any of
you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that
giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth
not” (James 1:5).
Conclusion
As The Hunter’s Guide to hunters, so
Scripture to believers makes us aware of
many deviant pitfalls. We have many ene-
mies that assail us. Satan despises what God
loves. The world, with its attractions, di-
verts our attention and affection. The ever-
present flesh is relentless with its insatiable
appetite. The Lord help us diligently to be
walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing.”
(Col 1:9-10).