His Will, Not Ours

“…taking the very nature of a servant…”…Ph. 2:7 “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Thy will be done” Matt.26:42 “for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.” Ph. 2:13

Willingness is an important characteristic in the mind of a servant. Everything else hinges on our willingness to walk in the opportunities which God has laid before us (His will). There are three different types of will: weak-willed, strong-willed and God-willed. The weak-willed submits to their weaknesses and to others in making decisions for their own lives, wherein strong-willed people pridefully submit to themselves in making decisions. Only the God-willed person will be able to master over their weaknesses and be willing to accomplish God's will. Walking in the will of God is never easy for it usually involves a sacrifice.

Jesus came to do the work of His Father laying His will and comfort aside. He asked for God to remove His suffering and pain but with the caveat of God’s will being accomplished first and foremost. When we lay our willingness out for God removing our own agenda, we allow God’s will to be supreme in and through us. Our will must be single-minded towards Christ and override our desires and feelings.

We must develop wholeheartedness to God in every area of our lives, including the one for which we know the Holy Spirit gently tugs for our submission. ‘Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does…’ Eph. 6:7

God’s work will be accomplished through those who have a willing heart. The will of the Master must be the will of the servant or the Master’s work will not get done through that servant. What rewards will we leave on the table when we face our Master? What is that one area in your life that you know God’s complete will is not being obeyed? We all have a trouble spot in our lives which God will eventually work out in His way.His will shall be done on earth as it is in Heaven…

Lord, help us release any stubborn will tucked away in our hearts so that we may do the work you intended in our lives. Amen.