Good Morning Friends,
“For this reason, since the day we heard
about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with
the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And
we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please
him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of
God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that
you have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the
Father.” (Colossians 1:9-12)
I’m struck by the reasons Paul gives for
wanting the Colossians to know the will of God.
1.
So that they would live a life worthy
of the Lord and please Him.
2.
So they would bear fruit in what they
did for Him.
3.
So they would grow in their
relationship with God.
4.
So they would have great endurance and
patience.
5.
So they would give thanks to God with
joy.
For Paul, knowing the will of God was not
about making life easy. Knowing the will of God was not about gaining a sense
of satisfaction. Knowing the will of God was not about some kind of earthly
achievement.
Instead, knowing the will of God was about
pleasing God, honoring Him, and accomplishing what He wants accomplished in His
Kingdom.
Why do you want to know the will of God? Is
it about you – or about God?
His, by Grace,
Steve
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