Will of God
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
The will of God is not a supernatural thing but something quite obtainable.
Deuteronomy 30:11-12 ESV
[11] “For this commandment that I command you today is not too hard for you, neither is it far off. [12] It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will ascend to heaven for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’
In the New Testament, we are given another command which is the will of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
[16] Rejoice always, [17] pray without ceasing, [18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
We have a reason to be always joyful. That unchanging source is Jesus.
1 Peter 1:8 ESV
[8] Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,
Our faith in Jesus allows us always to be joyful. Jesus will not change and his love for us never changes and because of this, we can be joyful.
Prayer is both common and a privilege for Christians. Prayer will keep us in contact with Jesus and our contact with Jesus will keep our joy. Through communication, our relationships become better. The more prayer, the more communication is achieved.
Heaven is where God dwells. Wherever you go, Heaven follows. If you do not feel God, Heaven is not there. Through prayer we feel and experience God more.
Prayer allows us to understand God’s heart. Prayer also allows us to be more grateful. By knowing God's heart, we will be grateful in all circumstances.
We are called to be grateful at all times because we have something to be thankful for. Joseph went through many troubles and hardships, but he knew that this had happened for good and glorified God.
Genesis 50:20 ESV
[20] As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
We can be joyful in all circumstances and live a very ordinary life.
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