The Joy In God’s Will!
"Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink
offering on the sacrifice and service of
your
faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all."
Philippians 2:17
When the English Protestant Thomas Cranmer
was
threatened with death by the Catholic Queen Mary,
he recanted his Protestant views. In his last sermon,
he recanted his recantation, once again affirming
his
Reformation-based theology. He knew it would
cost
him his
life, so he said he would stick his right hand,
the hand
that signed his original recantation, first in
the fire. When he was burned on that stake for his
faith in 1556, he thrust his right hand into the fire
before the flames consumed the rest of his body.
What kind of strength does it take to stay faithful
to God’s will? Church
history is filled with all the
stories of many courageous saints, including
the
apostle Paul. When he was imprisoned for
his
faith, he knew he might die, but he found
joy
in the will of God
nonetheless. The greatest
source of courage in life comes from
knowing we're living in God’s
will.
What is God’s will for you today?
Recommit yourself to Him and His plans
and purpose for your life and receive His
joy in doing so.
"To obey God’s will is to
find the fulfillment of our lives."
David Watson
