God’s Will Revealed



God’s will is revealed in various ways in our lives and in Scripture. To understand it, it is essential to live wisely, make the most of every opportunity, and seek to discern His good, perfect, and pleasing will.

Ephesians 5:15 and the Context of Ephesus
One of the main differences between the wise and the foolish is how they use their time. Ephesians 5:15 warns us to live prudently, redeeming the time and understanding the Lord’s will. Paul writes to a church immersed in a pagan culture, calling believers to live distinctly, focused on Christ and the wisdom that comes from God.

Romans 12:1-2: The Importance of Understanding
Many blessings of God’s Kingdom are not fully experienced because they are not understood. For example, if someone does not grasp the significance of worship, they may attend but not fully enjoy the moment. Still, even without full understanding, obedience to God’s will remains essential.

Sometimes life events seem incomprehensible, but we must trust and learn from them. Understanding Romans 12:2 is directly connected to practicing what is taught in verse 1 and in the previous chapters, especially chapter 11.

The Three Dimensions of God’s Will

  1. Sovereign Will (or Decretive)
    Refers to God’s eternal and immutable plan, fulfilled regardless of human choice. Nothing escapes His control. Ephesians 1:11 says that God “works all things according to the counsel of His will.”

  2. Moral Will
    God reveals His moral will through Scripture, guiding us on how to live. This will can be disobeyed by humans because it involves our responsibility to follow it. Example: 1 Thessalonians 4:3 - “God’s will is that you be sanctified: abstain from sexual immorality.”

  3. Command or Prescriptive Will
    Consists of the commandments and precepts God gave His people. Unlike the sovereign will, this can be rejected by humans. Deuteronomy 30:19 emphasizes choice: “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live.”

The Living Sacrifice and Renewal of the Mind
A living sacrifice is a total offering to God. In Leviticus 1:9, burnt offerings had a “pleasing aroma to the Lord.” Christ’s sacrifice on the cross was a perfect and sweet fragrance (Ephesians 5:2).

When we live for God, our lives become a pleasing fragrance to Him. Does God find delight when He “smells” our life? This reflection challenges our commitment to His will. Those who truly desire to live God’s will must offer themselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1). Without renewing the mind, one cannot experience God’s good, perfect, and pleasing will.

Renewing the mind occurs through teaching, as only through it do we learn to retain everything Jesus taught us (Matthew 28:20). This transforms our thinking and actions, leading to a life aligned with divine purposes.

Crucifying Christ Continuously
What does it mean to crucify Christ continually? It is the mistaken idea that He must die repeatedly for our sins, when in reality, we need to die to sin. Rather than seeking repeated redemption, we must understand that Christ has already made the perfect and final sacrifice (Hebrews 10:10-14).

Confession also plays a crucial role in spiritual healing. James 5:16 instructs: “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” Even after repentance and God’s forgiveness, confession may be necessary to experience full restoration.

Seeking God’s will requires understanding, obedience, and wisdom. When we commit to knowing and following His will, we experience the fullness of Christian life and the fulfillment of His purposes for us.

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