F.A.Q. stands for Frequently Asked Questions. and based on the survey pastors made what topic does members of Victory wants to tackle with, it is God's Will that ranked 1. so this series is about discovering God's Will over our lives. here's some notes on the week 2 of the series.
"How Do I Know God's Will?" or "How Do I Know What God Wants For My Life?"
but the more important question is "WHY Do I Need To Know God's Will?"
"Act like people with good sense and not like fools. These are evil times, so make every minute count. Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do." - Ephesians 5:15-17 CEV
ways God can sometimes reveal His will:
1. gifts and talents - it's pretty obvious what or where you're good at
2. circumstances - open doors given or you encountered
3. prophesy
4. dreams - though this is very rare
but since sometimes, things are subjective. so we can test the "will" of God given to us:
1. SPIRIT OF GOD
"When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice." - John 10:4 NIV
**God is a communicative God. He loves to talk to us. But the problem is most of the time we are not listening to Him.
**God comes (speaks) through the Holy Spirit.
"While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."" - Acts 13:2 NIV
**Learn to live a spirit led life.
2. GOD'S WORD (Bible)
**God's will is backed up by God's Word.
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - Psalm 119:105 NIV
3. GOD'S PEOPLE
"The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." - Proverbs 12:15 NIV
**Everything looks good to us until somebody corrects us. everyone have blind spots. we all need godly advice/corrections.
**Problem is, we're not willing to follow.
**God does not give us direction just for our consideration but for our participation. He wants us to do it when He reveals it to us.
**Life is a journey. Every decision is like a stepping stone.
**will you follow God's will or will you follow your own will?
"Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." - Proverbs 3:6 NLT
**consequences are: injury/death or fulfilling the destiny. your choice.
"Don't be stupid. Instead, find out what the Lord wants you to do." - Ephesians 5:17 CEV
**God reveals His will for our lives so we can make wise decisions that will eventually lead you to your destination.
"A person's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way?" - Proverbs 20:24 NIV
**sometimes you feel like you are not stepping forward but backwards. you feel "defeated". we need to understand that sometimes, that step backwards will lead you to right steps. do not be discourage and continue to seek His will. continue to obey.
listen the preachings here: podcast
verses are from Biblegateway
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