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  EMBRACING GOD'S GLORIOUS WILL
  by David Wilkerson
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Summary: God's will is not something imposed on us, but rather something
to be embraced with joy and hope, bringing fulfillment and a sense of
purpose in life.

Topics: "Joy in Obedience", "Embracing God's Will"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:4, Jeremiah 29:11, John 5:30, John 6:38, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 2:13, Colossians 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 13:21

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David Wilkerson emphasizes that true followers of Christ often
misunderstand God's will as a burdensome obligation rather than a
glorious opportunity. He encourages believers to embrace God's will with
joy, as it is meant for all, not just the spiritually elite. Wilkerson
highlights that knowing and accepting God's perfect will leads to
fulfillment and joy, as exemplified by the early apostles and Jesus
himself, who always sought to do the Father's will. By embracing God's
will, believers can experience a deeper relationship with Jesus and
witness His presence in their lives. Ultimately, God's will is a source
of hope and completeness for every believer.

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Every true follower of Jesus Christ says he wants to do the will of God,
yet most Christians think of God's will as something that is imposed on
them -- something distasteful and difficult that they are forced to do.
They picture God demanding that they give in to a hard set of rules and
conditions: "Do it my way or you're on your own!" How very wrong they
are.

When a believer knows the glory of doing the Lord's perfect will, he
embraces it with joy and hope. To embrace means "to clasp, as in your
arms" as an expression of love and affection. God's will is not just for
ministers or deeply spiritual saints, but for all his children. The New
Testament exhorts us, "[God makes] you complete in every good work to do
His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight" (Hebrews
13:21). God desires that you enter into his plan and will today.

The early apostles had one desire for all the churches -- that every
member know God's perfect will and embrace it. Paul wrote of a brother
named Epaphras "who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ ... always
laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and
complete in all the will of God" (Colossians 4:12). Epaphras knew God
had a perfect will for everyone in the congregation and that if they
entered into it, they would find joy and have their needs met.

Christ told his disciples, "I do not seek My own will but the will of
the Father who sent Me" (John 5:30). "For I have come down from heaven,
not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me" (6:38).

There was never a moment in Jesus' life when he wasn't aware that his
purpose on earth was to do the will of the Father. And this ought to be
true of you as well. Once you embrace the will of God, something
incredible happens--Jesus manifests himself to you in new ways!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/embracing-gods-glorious-will/
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