Jeremy Utley - Encouragement For Those Seeking God's Will

Jeremy UtleyAugust 15, 201631mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Encouragement For Those Seeking God's Will Date: 08-14-2016 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker encourages those seeking God's will by emphasizing that believers can know what God desires for them, rather than wandering in spiritual darkness. He cites scripture, particularly Isaiah 30:21, assuring listeners they will hear God's direction. Furthermore, he advises trusting God completely, acknowledging Him in all ways, and being transformed by renewing one's mind according to God's will.

Outline

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Is it God's will for us to walk in darkness?The speaker shares his conviction from Scripture that God intends for His people to know His specific will and walk in confidence, rather than stumbling blindly.

You will hear a voice behind you saying this is the wayGod promises in Isaiah that He will act as our teacher and direct our steps when we turn to the right or to the left.Isaiah 30:20–21

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him in truthDrawing from Psalms and First John, the speaker emphasizes that God draws near to those who fear Him and provides the Holy Spirit as an inner guide.

Trust in the Lord with all your heartProverbs instructs believers to lean not on their own understanding, assuring them that acknowledging God in all ways will make their paths straight.

Be transformed by the renewing of your mindRomans 12 teaches that proving the good and perfect will of God requires a daily unlearning of the world and submission to the Holy Spirit.

The way to know God's will more is to do God's will nowWillful disobedience halts further revelation because it proves we do not truly value God's voice; we must act on the light we already have.

Having senses trained through practiceHebrews 5 explains that spiritual maturity and the ability to discern good from evil come through the practice of actively obeying God's Word.

Approaching a good Father without fearBelievers do not need to hesitate in asking God about anything, because He has a kind intention toward His children and good plans for their future.

Praising God continuously while seekingBelievers must guard against withholding praise or becoming so distracted by their pursuit of an answer that they neglect worshiping God.

Not settling for anything less than God's perfect willDrawing on the picture of Adam naming the animals before finding Eve, the speaker warns against settling for good alternatives instead of waiting for God's absolute best.

Demanding justice like the persistent widowJesus' parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18 teaches believers to cry out to God day and night and demand justice against the enemy's interference.

You will make known to me the path of lifePsalm 16 promises that God makes the path of life known to those who declare Him as their ultimate and only true good.

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