Doing the will of God

It seems from talking to people that the biggest question they often have as they struggle to live their faith is: “How do I know what God is telling me to do?”

I have often advised that they spend time in prayer and in reading the Scriptures, and that will make it easier for them know and understand the will of God. I also tell them there is one other way that most Christians really don’t take advantage of. That is to seek confirmation from other believers.

I encourage you today to find a fellow believer that you respect and whom you know is full of the Spirit, and ask their opinion on an decision that you are trying to make. Ask your Pastor what he or she might think. Discuss it with other believers. If you feel absolutely certain God is calling you to do something, they will agree. If they don’t, it’s probably not of God. Take this step seriously. And don’t just ask for approval – a desire to uplift may get in the way of an honest and heartfelt response. We tend to agree with people we don’t want to offend. So make sure they aren’t just agreeing.

When God ask you do something, others around you will know, too. If they don’t agree, be very careful.

Always seek confirmation of the will of God. And don’t neglect the wonderful resource that fellow believers are.