Walking in the Will of God Part 3 | Andy Elmes | 30th April 2023

Today, Pastor Andy completes his three week series on the Will of God. This began by looking at what the will of God was in order we could then walk in His Will. Romans 12:1-2 is the key verse. Verse 2 says we must be transformed by the renewing of our minds in order we can then test and approve what God’s will is. This, of course assumes we make decisions to live not as the world lives, but to live in God’s ways. 

Pastor Andy speaks about how in many instances when we choose God’s will or God’s way over our own, that it will cost us in some way. Whatever God asks us to do; we normally lay down something that was our will. Luke 22:42 (NIV) is the most significant example of this in scripture “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done”. Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives before His crucifixion. He knew what was to come but sought the Father’s will. The sacrifice was ultimate. He had choice, He could have walked away, but He sacrificed Himself for us all. This moment is the Passion, Jesus choosing us knowing what lay ahead.

Pastor Andy concludes his word for today by leading the congregation if the words of the Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13 (NIV) “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”