Discovering is Seeking!

Discovering is Seeking!

Discovering the Will of God can be tiresome and can be a task of long suffering but one this it is not is a waste of time.  As we move into 2012 I think it is imperative that we take the steps to walk into His will and follow the path that will lead us there.This blog will be about the necessity of Discovery must first come from seeking. This brings us to MT 7:7

To discover is to: 

1.to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gainsight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown)
2.to notice or realize
3. to make known; reveal; disclose.

To Seek is to:
1.to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth.
2 to try to find or discover by searching or questioning: 
3. to try to obtain: to seek fame.
4. to try or attempt (usually followed by an infinitive): to seek to convince a person.
5. to go to: to seek a place to rest.

So to discover God’s desires and Will is the goal, seeking is the avenue to reach the goal.

1.       To Seek is to abandon yourself. PS 22:26 PS 9:10

1.         The meek shall eat and be satisfied Psalm 22 says. To be meek is to be humble to put others first. Most importantly God himself.

2.         Psalm 9 states those who know thy name will put their trust in thee. Not worrying where God will lead but trusting His guidance.

3.         Church it is so important to look at where God has brought you and the gifts he has given you but also do not count out anything, no matter what your skills are. If God says it step out in faith for he will make the way! Abandon yourself and allow Him to guide you where he wants not where you want not where your friends want not where your family wants, but where he wants.

4.         To die is Christ to live is gain. But also Psalm 118:8 “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”

2.       To Seek is to ask questions of yourself and of your maker MT 7:7

1.         God’s willing to give you the desires of your heart, but your heart must be pure and in line with His. PS 37:4

2.         Ask yourself what drives you? What are you passionate about there is a reason you were born with characteristics and talents and drives.

3.         Asking your maker is a realm of communication that will open your spiritual senses to see beyond the now and see the big picture.

4.         James 1:5 ⁵ If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraided not; and it shall be given him

5.         David continuously like other mighty men and women of the bible were always seeking God for their direction. God did not make them wait! He spoke to them 2 Sam 2:1 God should we move to to one of the citeis of Judah? God said yes David said which one God said Hebron.

6.         Sometimes we miss the number one channel to God’s will… Asking!

3.       Practical ways to Seek God’s Will for your life and ministry

1.         Wake up every morning saying today is YOUR day of God, let my desires match yours.

a)           This will allow you to separate your will from His.

2.         Do not allow yourself to be a conflict of interest in God’s will

a)           At times our preferences and desires will drive our minds to “what God is saying” allow God to speak not your subconscious saying its God. Remember God does not change!

3.         Communicate with God daily

a)           What do you need to make sure you have communion with him daily?

                                 i.                      Do you need a devotional MP3?

                               ii.                      A small daily devo book?

                              iii.                      Sticky notes reminding you to read and pray?

a.                     How about a sticky note on the box of cereal or a piece of tape on the coffee maker that asks if you talked with God this morning?

b)           Prayer is something we have so readily available to us yet is too often neglected.

                                 i.                      Were too busy our minds too infected with the work before us.

4.         Continue to do good to others and spread the gospel.

a)           IN MT 7:19-20 States that by our fruit people will know us

b)           We are to not only find Gods will for us but to also assist others in finding it.

c)            Helping others as the word states us being evil give good gifts how much will our father give. It is important to continue to do good works as it is a characteristic of God and drives the human psyche to help others. Helping others will boost your moral which in turn will open your mind to all avenues that God has for you. Knowledge is power and if you do not know what it is like to do good to others you will never really know the power of ministry to others.

5.         Saturate yourself with other ministries online and on cd. Seek what types of ministries are available.

a)           What have others done for God? What could we do what could you do?

b)           At times our minds are filtered only by what we have been a part of. Expand your mind expand your horizon eventually you will expand your territory.

c)            The prayer of Jabez "Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, 'Oh that Thou would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast [territory], and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me!' And God granted him that which he requested." 1 Chron 4:10

6.         Fasting is a great way to seek God’s will Isa 58:6-9

a)           This not just ok im gonna skip a meal because I am busy… its switching out your physical food for spiritual food.

b)           Im going to fast Every Thursday starting with Lunch and going from there.  Encourage you to choose one meal throughout the week and fast a biblical fast.

7.         Fellowship

a)           Many ppl have no idea the importance to fellowship for seeking God’s will. It is a place where you can discuss what God is doing speaking and allow the ministry of Barnabas to flow in your life.

Let us take this year seriously as we seek the will and desire of God. The year of Discovery is here! Let us seek His face together!