How Can I Know God’s Will?

How Can I Know God’s Will?
Pastor Terry Wilcox

Proverbs 3:1-10

Two Basic Facts

1. God has plans for us.
   Ephesians 2:10, 2 Chronicles 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11
2. He says he will tell us.
   Psalm 32:8, Psalm 73:24

Two Facets of His Plan

1. The written will of God.
2. The unwritten will of God.

Principles to Follow

1. Do the written first.
2. Love God.
3. Be willing to accept it before you know it.
   Romans 8:31-32, Proverbs 3:1-6
   a. A life of fulfillment. – Proverbs 3:2
   b. The favor of God and others. – Proverbs 3:4
   c. Success – Proverbs 3:6 LB – “In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success.”

Bear In Mind

1. God doesn’t have a preference concerning our minutiae.
2. His will is unfolding.
3. Don’t take scripture out of context.
4. Be circumspect of circumstances. 
5. Rejoice in the restoration.
   Although we cannot go back and make a new start, we can start now and make a new end.
   John 10:10

Personal Notes