WHAT IS GOD’S WILL?
In this article, we’ll dive into the popular topic of "What is God's will?" Understanding God's will is fundamental to the Christian faith, guiding our choices and, ultimately, shaping our destiny.
Unravel the various facets of this core topic, and discover how you can align your heart, mind, and soul with God’s will. Whether you're seeking clarity on a specific decision or longing to deepen your relationship with God, this article will help you learn to know and live according to God’s will.
How to discern God’s will, and is it always an open door??
One of the most common questions a believer asks is, “How do I know God’s will? And, how do I stay in God’s will?” Learning how to discern His will in the midst of different temptations trying to take you off course will keep you growing in being led by the Spirit.
When it comes to discerning and doing God’s will, we will all face times where God’s speaking is either clear or unclear, and times when the outcomes are either expected or unexpected. Each of these has a unique temptation to get us off track. This comes down to four scenarios we can find ourselves in when it comes to hearing God’s will in prayer about a decision or direction:
When what God is saying is unclear and the outcome is unexpected.
When God speaks clearly, but when they do what God says, the outcome is unexpected.
When God’s speaking is unclear, but the outcomes (of our choices) are expected.
When the message seems so clear and what we are expected to do seems so clear.
Oftentimes, you’ll be told to simply pray for an open door, and whatever door opens, that is God’s will. However, an open door does not always mean it’s God’s will. We must always ask God first because sometimes the real testimony is when someone goes through a closed door, or in other words, when someone chooses not to go through the open door.
Shane Farmer
Serves as the Lead Pastor of Revolution Church. He and his wife, Wendy, have three sons: Josiah, Charlie, and Marshall.
Rebekah Layton
Serves as the Associate Pastor of Revolution Church. She and her husband, Josh, have one daughter, Zuriel.
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Our GoalS
1. Steward Revival for Maximum Impact
We believe the tsunami of God’s next great move is approaching shore and are committed not to reject the new thing God is doing, but to participate in the full acceleration His Spirit’s moving brings. We do not exist to sustain or maintain what is, but believe status quo has got to go to make way for Kingdom advancement.
2. Sustain the Gain for a Lifetime
We seek to sustain an open heaven for a lifetime, and therefore, desire to be very diligent about the intersections of Worship and Prayer, Word and Spirit.
3. Raise Up Titans of the Faith
We feel called to pursue power over prevalence, purity over prominence and perseverance over popularity. We believe Christ commends a pure and spotless bride, not a bloated bride. We have a goal of raising up tomorrow’s spiritual giants who are wholly devoted to His person, His praise and His purposes, as we know the Lord’s eyes look throughout the earth seeking to show Himself strong to those whose hearts are wholly devoted to Him (2 Chr 16:9). We believe the church exists to comfort the afflicted but also to spur one another on to love and good deeds, not to coddle each other in partial obedience.
4. Pure Praise
We long to be King Davids of the Kingdom, leading the way for pure praise that catches the attention of heaven, elevating worship as the chief end of the church.
5. Catalyze a Prayer Movement
We want to be driven and directed in dependence lived out through intercessory and inquiring prayer. We intercede because we believe God is, God answers and God acts. We inquire out of a desire to be led by Him, not trusting our own skills, strategies or schemes but His guidance.
6. Raise Up a Joshua and Caleb Generation
Only two of approximately two million had the faith to persevere in pursuit of God’s promise. We know what God has revealed about the test of faith coming to the next generation and we are burdened to pass on a baton of persevering faith to the future generation.
7. Fight for Every One
We refuse to leave our community uncontended and uncontested, but instead, we are unapologetically on mission for every life and every eternity.
