The Perfect Will of God?…

Before I put my thoughts on this subject in written form, let me give some credit first. I heard a preacher by the name of James MacDonald teaching on the radio about this subject. I think it’s been about 4 maybe 5 months ago, but I have thought on it often and studied the subject to some degree. By the way James MacDonald is the one with the radio program called “Walk in the Word”.

Ephesians 5:17: For this reason do not be foolish, but be wise by understanding what the Lord’s will is. NET

Since I’ve given credit where credit is due, allow me to also ask you the same questions he asked. These are where he grabbed my attention. These are all True or False questions. Here’s a hint, they all have the same answer.

1. God has a specific plan or will for your life, which you must discover and fulfill.
2. God’s will can be divided into two categories: Perfect will & Permissive will.
3. Little hunches or promptings are God’s way of revealing His will to me.
4. A key factor in making decisions, is having peace about it.
5. It is not wrong to use a fleece to determine God’s will.
6. When faced with two good alternatives, I must make the “right” choice.

So what did you answer to these questions? True or False? I’ll get to the answer a little later. Yes that’s my attempt at a cliffhanger.

First allow me to break God’s Will down into three categories.

God’s Will:

1.) Sovereign Will – (Isaiah 40:3-5) This is God’s Secret plan that controls the outcome in all matters of the universe. Nothing thwarts His sovereign will. Proverbs 16:33; 21:1, Daniel 4:35, Acts 2:23; 4:27, Romans 9:18, Ephesians 1:11, Revelation 4:11. God’s sovereign will cannot be hindered, redirected, changed or stopped. God’s plan for this world will be accomplished according to that plan. There is no spirit or human that can alter or stop it.

2.) Moral Will – (Isaiah 40:6-8) God’s Word, His revealed commandments. 1 John 2:3. It’s God moral will is that all should be saved (2 Peter 3:9). That you be sanctified (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 2 Peter 1:3). 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Within God’s moral will, there are no right and wrong choices. God’s moral will is found in one location; His Word. We are to live our lives as directed by His written Word, the Bible.

3.) Individual Will – (Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 40:11). Does God have a perfect will and a permissive will for us? No. His individual will for us concerns whether we are saved and what Kind of person we are. He does not have a detailed blueprint for our lives. For example: Can we only marry one person to be in His perfect will? No. Whoever you marry becomes God’s will for you. Period.

I have more to say on this subject, but for now I will allow you to look up the Scriptures listed above and do some thinking/study on the subject yourself. I haven’t forgotten that I have not answered the questions above, but that will have to wait till next time.

To be continued…

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