2 Timothy 1:1 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus… Paul was an apostle by the will of God, meaning that God wanted to use Paul in such a way. Could Paul have said no to God? Yes, … Read more
Mark 14:36 (NKJV) 36 And He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.” As a young believer, I remember reading this and being struck by the fact that Jesus set Himself and His will aside and gave preference … Read more
Luke 23:34 (NKJV) 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. It’s hard to grasp this level of forgiveness. We may ask today if we have to forgive people that have hurt us; People that have abused us, stolen from … Read more
Psalm 40:8 (NKJV) 8 I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart.” To delight in His will is a whole new ball game, so to speak. This means that we put our ways aside and we do things His way, in His timing, and with the right … Read more
John 6:38 (NKJV) 38 For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me. Jesus came down from Heaven for one purpose; to do His Father’s will. Putting Himself aside and walking out His Father’s will demonstrates the most beautiful relationship that one can … Read more
John 12:37 (NKJV) 37 But although He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him… They did not believe in Him. Why? It wasn’t because they didn’t have enough signs. In reality, there were other underlying issues. People don’t always want to see things for what they are. There’s something that takes place … Read more
John 5:30 (NKJV) 30 I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me. It was through His Father that Jesus did all that He did. The Son of God said of Himself … Read more