"That We Know His Will!"

"Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!" (Psalms 107:31)

 Just so you know, yesterday's title was the note written in my Bible right after verse 30. It truly does make a difference in our walk when we do know God's will for our lives; even if His will is simply to conform us to the image of His Son. More likely than not, God has a specific purpose for your life; it might not be something spectacular or world-changing, but it is your life that God is interested in being changed first and foremost. When your world changes, then the world around you will soon follow! Our world is not of this world; our world is where Jesus is preparing a place for us to join Him, forever and ever. Jesus spoke so much about this not being His home, and that His Kingdom was not of this world. If there was something specific that made Him focused upon the Father's will, it was knowing where He was from and to where He was headed. We can know this also, and we should; it should be what guides our lives and what motivates our daily living. But sadly, for the average Christian, trying to make it through another day of living in this world is enough; it takes most of our attention and strength just to get by and keep our families fed and a roof over our heads. Something else Jesus tried to teach us, that we should not worry about such things; that we should stay focused upon heaven, and leave the caring for our material needs up to God. Easier said than done, in the average Christian life; which is exactly why Jesus even brought it up in the first place! Every thing that He spoke about, He did so for a reason, because it is something that we all struggle with and have difficulties making a part of our daily lives. Take forgiveness, for example: how many of us struggle with forgiving others? We might say that we forgive, but then we count the previous offense when it is dealt with again. Maybe that is why Jesus brought up the point about treating others the same way you want them to treat you; or the point about forgiving as you have been forgiven. The will of God is simply to be about the Father's business...

"You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!" (2 Timothy 3:1-5) NLT