My mother used to have a saying when she was making plans or agreeing to plans, "Lord willing." She would always preface any plan by adding, "Lord willing. " I have come to the conclusion that God's will is more important than my will or any other plan that may be. God knew of us before this world was formed and when we were formed in our mother's womb. He knew and planned for us. We are here for His purpose. We can choose his plan or choose our own way. When we choose him, we will find out what we were truly intended to be.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Romans 12:1-2 KJV
We can choose to submit to his will. Present yourself to him and he will do the work in us and through us. He asks for us to trust him and love him. In return, he will bless and honor us with all he has in store. He will lead us, protect us, and provide in ways we will never understand. He will bring hope and peace to our lives.
For the Lord shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Proverbs 3:26 KJV
He will be our confidence. When we stand in obedience to his word and his will, we have confidence in God Almighty to do what he intends. Our thoughts and plans need to align with his will. We will see his ways aren't our ways. His ways are higher and always end up for our good. We will not fail when we walk in the confidence that comes from obeying God's will.
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble. Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Proverbs 4:11-13 KJV
He will lead us with wisdom and lead us in the right paths. The confidence of obeying his word comes from the wisdom God instills in us as we follow after him. We will not fail when we are in accordance to his word and will. We need to ever be prayerful, and study his word. We will recognize his voice, ready to act in obedience.
In Samuel, we can read about King Saul. He was anointed to be king of Israel. He started out in the will of God, but his pride reared up, he chose to disobey commands of God, disregarded the wisdom of Samuel, and thought he could do things without following God's plans. Samuel spoke to him and rebuked his disobedience.
And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
1 Samuel 15:22-23 KJV
Saul thought he could appease God with a sacrifice after disobeying the word of God. He did not understand that God just wanted him, and for him to allow God’s will to be done.
How often do we think we know what to do and end up making a mess? How often do we forget to talk to God about his will for our day? How often do we feel him nudging us to do something or say something, and we ignore him? We need to take time to say, "What would have me do today?" Then listen and act on what he asks. We can say, here I am, show me, lead me, use me today.
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:8 KJV
I want to be like Isaiah when he said, Here am I send me. When he calls, I want to be able to say yes without fear or hesitation. I want to present myself a willing vessel to be used of God for his glory and his will. I want his will to be done in my life. I want to obey his word and be lead by him each step I take, and each word I speak. May God be glorified in all I do. I choose to say, "Here am I, let your will be done."
