-June 10, 2022-
Good morning, happy Friday,
“Making request if, by some means, now at last I may find away in the will of God to come to you.”
(Romans 1:10).
Paul loved the saints in Rome, but up to this point it had not been God’s will for him to go there to visit the saints. He was so committed to doing the Lord’s will that he obeyed the Lord fully. He was praying and hoping this would be the time. Sometimes God changes our plans and we must accept it as from Him. God always knows what is best for us.
If we seek God’s will and do it, we will be happy and have peace. Conversely, if we go against God’s will things won’t seem right nor will we have peace. It Acts 16:6-7 we see this principle in action, “Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did it permit them.” God’s thoughts, ways, and plans are far higher and better than our’s. Sometimes our timing is not quite right; God’s timing is always perfect.
When we are surrendered to the Lord, He shows us what to do or what not do. In the portion in Acts 16:9-10, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia pleading, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Paul concluded that God called them to preach the gospel there. It was shortly after that that they went to Philippi and a lady named Lydia was saved, as well the the Philippian jailer and his whole family.
We must be flexible in adapting to God’s will, especially if it was something we wanted to do very badly. God will always provide something better, even if at the time we don’t understand it. Often, we find out later why God directed us in a specific way. Other times, we may not find out until we get to heaven. The best choice is to let God choose for us. After all, He knows all things. Our knowledge and understanding is so limited. Whether it is a big decision: who to marry, what house to rent or buy, or what job to take, God will lead us; or in small decisions, God’s will is equally important.
May the Lord help us to seek and do His will, no matter our feelings, desires, or plans. God will show us His will if we are willing to listen. Stay safe and healthy.
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 