God's Will for Us

Scripture: Romans 1: 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

Observation: Verse 13 tells us that Paul wanted to come to Rome, but that he was forbidden or prevented. It is not clear from the information we are given what hindered him from travelling to Rome.

Application: Was this God's will for Paul to travel to Rome,and was Satan hindering him? Or was it Paul's will to travel to Rome, and God was hindering him? Both of these scenarios are interesting to consider. We know from other places in Paul's writing that God directed his travels and prevented him from going somewhere were he wanted to go. Personally, I believe that is what is happening here. Paul had a longing to travel to Rome and God had other purposes for him that were more urgent in the kingdom of God. What do we want to do? What does God want us to do? How would you know what God wants you to do? There are three great ways to understand what God wants for you, 1) Get in his Word, read his Word every day, 2) Prayer, two way Prayer with God. 3) Worship, Get in God's presence, Allow his Holy Spirit to minister to you. God's Word for you should always line up with his written word. You need to be very careful about hearing from God if you are not in fellowship with him.

Prayer: Father, Help us to hear your word. Help us to be obedient to your Word. Help us to walk in your love.