Walking In God's Will

Message Outline

Walking In God's Will

Pastor Jonathan Stockstill
Sunday, Jan 18, 2015

Romans 8:28 (NLT) — 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

1. Walk in the revealed - Don’t worry about the concealed until you obey the revealed.

Walk in relationship.
Walk in His ways - Focus on following the ways of God.
- The character of God
- The wisdom seen in the Bible
Walk in His commands - Do what He has already told you to do.
- Micah 6:8 (NLT) — 8 No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
- Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT) — 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

2. Look for the providence - God is able to provide, no matter where you are.

God can provide a ram in the thicket

3. Seek the wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13–17 (NLT) — 13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. 14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. 15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. 17 She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.
Wisdom is a Spirit.
Wisdom is found in council.
Learn to trust Wisdom.
Practical examples of Wisdom:
- For a spouse - Instead of praying, “Is this the ONE you have for me?” pray, “God give me wisdom."
- For a job
- What can I do?
- What do I enjoy doing?
- What can I learn to do?
- What should I do?

4. Listen for the call.

Genesis 12:1–3 (NASB95) — 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go forth from your country, And from your relatives And from your father’s house, To the land which I will show you; 2 And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing; 3 And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed.”