Knowing God's Will
Php 1:25,26 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.
Paul concluded that it would be better if he remain for their sakes. And if that was best for the Church, then that was what was going to happen. This was a principle Paul used in determining God's will. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 Paul was not fatalistic as if God worked randomly, or as if God didn't get involved in manipulating circumstances. But he knew that God would work for his good and for the good of the Church. Therefore in considering God's will for your own life, consider the impact upon the Church.
Php 1:25,26 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.
Paul concluded that it would be better if he remain for their sakes. And if that was best for the Church, then that was what was going to happen. This was a principle Paul used in determining God's will. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 Paul was not fatalistic as if God worked randomly, or as if God didn't get involved in manipulating circumstances. But he knew that God would work for his good and for the good of the Church. Therefore in considering God's will for your own life, consider the impact upon the Church.
