PURSUING THE WILL OF GOD (4)

>>> THE VIRTUES OF GOD’S WILL

TEXTS: Matthew 7:21-22; Acts 13:36; Romans 12:2

As we round off on this life-changing series, we explore seven (7) rewards for a life of obedience to God’s will.

1. Spiritual service is both effective and acceptable when done in God’s will

Thirty years of service outside God’s will may generate thirty years of results on earth, but has no reward in eternity. Paul in nearly all his epistles made something clear: “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God”. He became an apostle, not by choice or be recommendation, but by divine ordination. Anything you become outside the will of God does not count beyond now.

2. Preservation is secured

When you are in God’s will your security becomes Heaven’s responsibility. Angelic ministration is enhanced by dwelling in God’s will because angels recognize obedience to instructions.

The most secured place on earth is neither the American White House nor Nigerian Aso Villa; it is the will of God. Once the devil cannot keep a man from divine will, he has lost power over his life.

3. Purpose is lighted in God’s will

The moment you step onto God’s will you step into the path of purpose. The path of the just that shines brighter is the path in line with divine will. To pursue another man’s will is to end up in another man’s future.

4. Power is available in God’s will

If the will of God is powerful enough to take a man to Heaven, then it has power to bring down Heaven to a man. When you walk and work in God’s will you pull divine forces your direction. To have knowledge of God’s will is to be strong (Daniel 11:32b). God’s will is God’s way to God’s power.

5. Provision accompanies divine will

Every will of God is sustained by divine provision and supplies. Whatever God asks you to do He backs up with budgetary allocations. “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land” (Isaiah 1:19).

6. Divine promises are fulfilled in divine will

God’s promises can be tied to some conditions which include obedience to God’s word and leading which are both elements of His will. If a man walks away from God’s will, he may as well have distanced himself from divine promises. Sometimes when prophecies are released people think they are automatic. Divine promises are tied to obedience. If you are not where God wants you to be you cannot enjoy what God has promised. There are benefits of salvation which are available but not accessible to unbelievers.

Isaac was a partaker of the promise because he obeyed and remained in God’s will.

“And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of: Sojourn in the land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee. Then Isaac sowed in the land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him” (Genesis 26:2-3, 12).

7. Divine will is a lifeline for destiny and license to Heavenly eternity

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?” (Matthew 7:21-22).

Anyone who is serious about making Heaven will not have difficulty surrendering to God’s will. One thing will count positively in eternity; it is not the anointing, not the prophecies, not the healings and miracles, it is not the crowds and buildings…IT IS WHAT WAS DONE BY THE WILL OF GOD. This was David’s testimony:

“For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep” (Acts 13:36a).

Whose will are you serving presently: Your friends’, pastor’s, parents' or partner’s? It is time to return! (Luke 15:18).