Trust God’s Will
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by the events of life?
Maybe it’s a difficult decision, or an unexpected change in plans. It can easily feel like we are alone and without hope. But Romans 8 reminds us that God is in control of all things and has something better planned for our lives than what we can imagine. This "all things" plan is God's will for each of us.
The will of God is not something to be feared but rather warmly embraced. Too often we fear God's will, especially in confusing times. We are just not sure of what He is doing and maybe His will is to break our legs and make us play the flute the rest of our lives. Paul makes sure we know that this is not the case regarding the will of God.
In Romans 12:1-2 Paul explains "[1] I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. [2] Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
When we live a sacrificed life unto God where our mind is being transformed by His word then we can expect to understand and discern the will of God for our lives. Romans 12:2 encourages us to trust God's will for our lives and accept His plan with faith. No matter what the situation, it’s important to remember that trusting God’s will and His plan for our lives can help us get through those difficult times.
Why can we trust His will? Why would we warmly embrace His will?
Paul describes God's will with three words, "good," "acceptable," and "perfect." Good is the Greek word "agathos" which means intrinsically of high quality. God's will can be trusted because it is good through and through. "Acceptable" is the word that describes a temple sacrifice as approved or without any blemish. God is doing something in your life that He finds both acceptable and approved by Him. And our God is never against us. Lastly, is the word "perfect." The Greek word "teleios" meaning complete. His will in your life is going to complete. The work He began in you will come to completion.
Bottom line, you and I can trust Him and trust His working of His will in our lives. Climb back up on that alter as that living sacrifice and trust Him.
