"...nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done" Luke 22:42
Jesus epitomes the will of Yahweh perfected on earth. It is easy to pray, asking for the will of God however living it is the most challenging. The will of God for good things is great but we know it is more than that from the exemplary lives of Jesus and early Apostles.
How do we ensure alignment with the will of Elohim?
1. Die daily to self
The will of Elohim is manifested in our lives when we die to self. We are to crucify our old self at the Cross and take up the life of Jesus. If not, there will continuously be a clash of wills - of Elohim and yours.
“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20 NKJV
Put to death every sinful and earthly thing in you (Col 3:5). It's a deliberate act empowered by the Holy Spirit. Flee from all appearances of evil (1 Thess 5:22). Submit to God, resist evil and flee from temptation (James 4:7).
2. Seek the Kingdom of Elohim first 24/7, 365/5 days a year
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 NKJV
3. Become a living sacrifice. Lay it all down. Surrender your will to Him like Jesus did. When saints enthrone Yeshua at the center of their hearts, seated perfectly, submitting their will and life to him, seeking the Kingdom and its righteousness becomes a lifestyle not one of struggle.
4. Renew and transform your mind daily with the word of God
Romans 12: 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
5. Let Heaven be your consciousness
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God's right hand. Think about the things of heaven not of earth. Col 3:1, 2 (NKJV)
You cannot live according to the dictates of your flesh -
“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.” Romans 8:5-8 NKJV
Your action, choices, decisions in life should be directed by the leading of the Holy Spirit. You must be God-conscious. What would Christ do? what does the bible say? what examples are there in the bible? What principles guided the men and women of faith etc.?
6. Do not stop praying:
Pray without ceasing with the help of the Holy Spirit who intercedes for us according to the will of the Father.
7. Complete Obedience
“Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.” I Peter 4:1-2 NKJV
Benefit of being in the will of God
It is not about benefit but obedience as sons of God. That is why we are sons not slaves, not strangers and more than friends.
Eternity is guaranteed
"And the world is passing away, and the lust of it but he who does the will of God abides forever" 1 John 2:15
“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day." John 6:40 ESV
“…who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father…” Galatians 1:4
“And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.” I John 2:17
Protection:
You belong to the Kingdom and the King protects its own. “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalms 91:1 NKJV. The secret place of the Almighty is in His Perfect will.
Everything works together for your good in this side of eternity.
Deuteronomy 28 blessings. You will not lack because with prayer and supplications you make your request known and He will grant your wishes according to His riches in glory because you are in perfect alignment with His will.
The will of God will take you through a process
“Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.” I Peter 4:1-2 NKJV
“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:36 NKJV
“And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.” Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.” Luke 22:41-43 NKJV
Finally, let God be a God of Nevertheless in your life
Nevertheless, is something contrary to expectation, desire or self- will,
Nevertheless, can turn negative to positive e.g. Simon and the fish or vice versa, the twelve spies.
But this nevertheless is about, the will of God above all else.
This nevertheless will take you out of your comfort zone, nice warm church chair to follow where He leads even to the cross.
This nevertheless is the one that has power to turn your life around and change it forever.
Nevertheless, not my will but thy Will be done in my life.
Consecrated to God. Sanctified and set apart
Prayer points
“For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and long-suffering with joy;”
Colossians 1:9-11 NKJV
To encounter the glory of God
Pray for the glory of God. Ex 33:12-23. To be true worshippers, to be aware of the glory and not miss it, ask to be sanctified by the glory of God, to radiate the glory of God. Ex 34:29-30
Teach me to do Your will for you are my God. Psalm 143:10
I desire to do your will of my GOD, Your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8
Let Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Matthew 6:10
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
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