Doing the Will of God

Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Col 4:12)

The Bible doesn't say much about Epaphras, but he was a prayer warrior that knew how important it was for every brother and sister in Christ to be standing squarely in the will of God.

Doing the will of God is what distinguishes us as the family of God. Everyone else in the world is bustling about doing their own thing, but the family of God should be bustling about doing the Master's business.

Jesus said, "For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother." (Mar 3:35)

King David served as king because it was the will of God (Act 13:36). Christ saved us (i.e., delivered us) because it was the will of God (Gal 1:4). Paul served as an apostle because it was the will of God (1Co 1:1). So what is the will of God for your life?

If you're not sure, then you might want to start by offering yourself up to God as a living sacrifice, and telling Him that you are willing to do whatever it is that He wants you to do.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Rom 12:1-2)

Sometimes we are so busy trying to accomplish the things pertaining to this life that we lose sight of the things pertaining to the next life.

Just remember, that wherever that is, the best place for you is right smack dab in the center of God's will for you.

Yours in Him,

Pastor B.