1.15.2006
On the will of God:
I think that many people try (too hard, IMO) to find some mystical 'path' that they think that God wants to lead them down. This concept is often manifested in particulars: what is God's will for me regarding, say, college? Should I go to college A or college B or not go to college at all, and go work at McDonalds?
Sure such discussions are certainly beneficial, for we should try and search out the most God honoring of any set of choices. But I think scripture has a different take on "God's will" than trying to figure out what He would have us do in any particular situation. I think that, along the lines of the verses George posted, scripture provides us with general guidelines as to how to live the christian life.
Timothy states that scripture is sufficient to prepare us for every good work. It stands to reason, then, that so long as we are in line with what scripture has to say, we need not wait for some booming voice from the sky, or a magical dream to let us know what our choice should be. Scripture is sufficient, and provides us with all the answers we need.
So, in the words of some great theologian that I can't recall: "Love God, do what you want."
Of course, this concept is certainly easier with a heathy view of God's providence, and a proper trust that He makes all things to work together for good for those who are the called according to his purposes. When choosing between two things that are both compatible with the commands of God, simply trust that He will lead you as He will. He has promised to never leave nor forsake us. This is a promise that we can trust in.
# posted by Sir Omer : 1/15/2006 06:30:00 PM
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AMEN AND AMEN! We talked about this very thing at the young adult retreat we attended in Choteau. "How do you know what God's will is for your life?" We concluded that no, we most likely won't hear a "booming voice from heaven" saying, "This is God, I think you should go to college." but rather we will all experience that still, quiet leading that will take us in the right direction. As long as we're "seeking Him first" then our hearts will be in alignment with His desires. Don't "delight yourself in the Lord" so He'll "give you everything your little heart desires"; rather, "Delight yourself in the Lord" and He'll tell you what to desire. He'll change your desires to His. No worries!
So, in the words of some great theologian that I can't recall: "Love God, do what you want."
I believe that was Augustine.
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I believe that was Augustine.
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