0036. The Will of God Our Chief Aim

The Will of God Our Chief Aim

"And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams" (1Sa_15:22).

There is nothing more important for a Christian, than to find out the will of God in his life. To seek the will of God is certainly a holy ambition.

Jesus Christ said, "Lo, I come: in the volume of the Book it is written of Me, I delight to do Thy will". We, too, should delight in His will. Christ said, "Mine ears hast Thou opened", or "bored". The words suggest that Jesus Christ was the yielded bond slave of the Father. We too should be His bond slaves.

Does it seem too much to us, that God has a plan for every life? A definite purpose? A revealed will?

Does not the architect present to the builders a plan? Must not the building be erected according to specifications?

God has a distinct purpose for every life: because He says: "To every man his work". The believer should constantly seek to know that purpose, and to fulfil it. To miss God’s plan will be fatal to ourselves, and it will be fatal to all with whom we have to do.

Illustration: Recently, in crossing Lake Michigan, at night, we stood at the prow of the ship, looking over the dark waters; we knew not the direction in which we were going. There was no star visible, to give us aid. The night was cold, and dark; yet, we had no fear, for just above us, and behind, was one who held his hand upon the wheel. We knew he would bring us safe to port.

And God knows; He leads the way; He holds our hand; He has everything afore prepared. The steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord. He will guide us with his eye.

Illustration: It is said that when the Brooklyn bridge was building, the architect received an injury which laid him up for many months.

From his bed he gave instructions to the builders. Finally, when the work was completed, he was carried out on a cot, to view the bridge. After he had examined it in every detail, his eye lighted up with gladness, and, clapping his hands, he cried, "It is just according to the plan."

We too, should be able, when our life’s task is completed, to say, "We have finished the work which He gave us to do; it is just according to His plan."

"Thy will, O Lord, not mine, teach me to say;

Not my will, Lord, but Thine, I would obey;

Then shall I know the joy,

And Thy Name glorify,

When I, on earth, shall try to follow Thee.

"My weakness, Lord, I own, from day to day;

I listen for Thy voice to lead the way;

Oh, wilt Thou send the light

To make my pathway bright,

And show me what is right, the only way.

"I cannot see just where the Spirit leads,

But know that Christ is there, who intercedes;

Oh, help me now to rest

On Jesus’ loving breast,

Till He shall manifest His love in me!"

Autor: R.E. NEIGHBOUR