FRIDAY, AUGUST 25
Matthew 6:5-15
Matthew 6:10

"Thy will be done in earth,
as it is in heaven."

A SANCTIFIED WILL (5)

Eve was seduced by Satan into thinking that doing his will would make her wise and be like "gods." How she must have regretted her failure to do God’s will when she was cursed by God. Sadly, Adam followed Eve’s will, and was cursed too. How important it is for us to have a sanctified will, separated and dedicated unto the Lord to do His good, holy, wise and perfect will alone. Then, the Holy Spirit will help us know God’s will and fill us with God’s will and Word, and we can sincerely and wholeheartedly pray to our Father as the Lord teaches us: "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven" (Matt 6:9-10). What is God’s will for you and me according to His Word?

- Look unto the Lord Jesus and believe in Him (John 6:40; Heb 12:2).
- Fear God, read and keep God’s Word (Eccles 12:13; Josh 1:8).
- Love God and our neighbours (Matt 22:37, 39).
- Be like Christ, be holy, and sanctified (Rom 8:29; 1 Pet 1:16; 1 Thess 4:3).
- Do all things to God’s glory (1 Cor 10:31).
- Do good things despite sufferings (1 Pet 3:17).
- Be thankful to God in all things (1 Thess 5:18).

God has spoken to us through His written Word the Holy Scripture and His living Word the Lord Jesus Christ (Heb 1:1-2). In all things we have to read God’s Word and look unto the Lord Jesus to imitate Him and do God’s Word by His grace and strength (2 Cor 12:9; Phil 4:13). We must be more like Christ each day in His humility, meekness, love, grace, faith, faithfulness, obedience, submission, holiness, righteousness, patience, prayer life, the way He interacted with God and others in all situations, etc. When we want to know God’s will for us in a particular situation, we have to patiently seek God and His will through prayer, searching His Word, and consulting with His godly servants, and only carry out our decision when we know it is God’s will. That is always wise and safe!

THOUGHT: Understand "what the will of the Lord is" (Eph 5:17).
PRAYER: Lord, help me to patiently seek, know and do Thy will.