Romans 1:10 “without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.”
The apostle Paul had hoped one day to see the Christians at Rome. He prayed repeatedly that he might see them one day and visit them. Naturally, like any of us, he wanted a “prosperous journey.”
In spite of his desires, Paul allowed God to have His way concerning the journey and what would occur along the way. He willfully submitted the journey and its results to the will of God.
Even the Son of God – the Lord Jesus – needed to ensure that God had His way in His life. Although the flesh could never desire Calvary, in the Garden He prayed: “Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt” (Mark 14:36). Thank God that He went through with it and bought our redemption!
God warns us about making our own plans without considering His will. We cannot be faithful servants unless we desire what He wants in our lives – whether we think it pleasant or not, or whether we understand it or not.
James tells us: “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that” (James 4:13-15).
Remember that God’s will is always best in the long run and it comes without regrets. An important factor in knowing and enjoying His will is found in Romans 12:2: “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.”
Do you consider His will in your plans? Do you really want His will for your life? God’s will is a package deal and we cannot pick and choose! His rewards are for those that do His will. If you want His will in your life, why not talk to Him about it now?