HOW CAN I KNOW GOD'S WILL?

Pastor Frank Ottati

"Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." Ephesians 5:15-17 (NIV)

WHAT IS GOD'S WILL?

Not a feeling but a life style Not a formula, rules but an attitude of life God's will is a relationship with a Person: "God, who has called you into fellowship ( friendship) with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord."(NIV)

HOW DO I KNOW GOD'S WILL?
Admit humbly that you need help "He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way." Ps. 25:9
Ask: Matt. 7:7-11
A: Ask
S: Seek
K: Knock How?
1. Ask the right Person: God
2. Expect an answer, James 1:5,6
Listen for God's response through:
1. Bible (get a copy of 2002 Bible reading)
2. Spirit of Prophecy
3. Preachers, teachers, people
4. Impressions - test them with Scriptures
5. Circumstances: specially painful ones
Act on what you already know
No more light unless you act on what you know
Trust God even when you don't understand
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." Prov. 3:5,6

Invitation: to know Jesus personally by daily devotion