The Will of God as It Concerns Vocation – Part 2 (Romans 12:1-2)
I. God Does have a Will for Every Life. (Romans 12:1-2)
II. Prerequisites for Knowing God’s Will.
A. A proper vertical relationship – with the Lord. (Matthew 6:33; Mark 12:30; Romans 1:1, 12:1)
B. A proper authoritarian relationship – with others. (Matthew 5:23-24, 18:15-17; Mark 12:31)
C. A desire to know God’s will. (acts 9:6)
1. Seek God’s will. (Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 7:7-8)
2. Pray to know God’s will. (James 1:5)
3. Accept God’s will (Matthew 26:42)
4. Be willing to do God’s will. (John 7:17)
III. Methods Used by God in Making Known His Divine Will.
A. Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16)
B. Experiences in life
1. Phenomenal (Extraordinary)
Moses and the burning bush/Paul road to Damascus
2. Routine day to day experiences
a. circumstances
b. sermons we hear
c. books w read
d. conversations we have
e. open doors
f. closed doors
C. Godly Counsel (Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 26:6)
D. The Holy Spirit’s Leading (Acts 8:29, 16:6-9)
E. Common Sense (1 Corinthians 14:33, 40)