God’s Will
Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God…. I Corinthians 1:1
Paul became an apostle because it was God’s Will. Because God willed it, it became the source for his action of calling Paul to be an apostle. It is no different for you and me. God’s will becomes his action in your life.
Sometimes things occur in life and people ask, “How can a loving God allow this to happen?” What they fail to understand is that all things that God allows to occur in your life are according to his will. His will is working to accomplish something that cannot be accomplished by answering your prayer to escape the unpleasant and even tragic things in life. God wants you to know him: not more about him, but to know him in a closer and more personal way. When your life intersects with God‘s will, it is this opportunity that he is providing so that you can know him better.
This experiential knowledge that you gain will affect and change you. As you change, the world around you will see it. This makes your life a living testimony to the reality of God. When the world sees this – whether they accept or reject it – it brings glory to God. God is on display to the world and your life is his stage.
Sadness, trials and even tragedy will come into your life. Remember it is not some out of control event that you face which your prayers are trying to convince God to intervene, but instead it is his will to accomplish something in your life for your good and his glory.
