Think Like God!

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From then on, Jesus began telling his disciples what would happen to him. He said, “I must go to Jerusalem. There the nation’s leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses will make me suffer terribly. I will be killed, but three days later I will rise to life.”

Peter took Jesus aside and told him to stop talking like that. He said, “God would never let this happen to you, Lord!”

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Satan, get away from me! You’re in my way because you think like everyone else and not like God.”

Matthew 16:21-23

When a man first encounters the will of God for his life his reaction is predictable.  God's will and a man's humanity stand in serious contradiction to each other. 

The first point of conflict is about who will be God in the living of that life.  After that is resolved there is the inconvenient truth about suffering.  And don't forget the fact that "cash on hand" is not necessary to embark on walking in the will of God.

So if you think you have seen God's will for your life and are not seriously disturbed by it, keep looking.  The most frequent counterfeit of God's will is a man who has lots of natural ability and engages in a ministry that takes advantage of his human strength.  I'm not saying God can't lead a man in that path, but the will of God usually leads in a way in which natural ability is of no consequence.

When Jesus told the disciples about His coming death, Peter boldly told Jesus that God would not let such a thing happen.  Jesus rebuked Peter, called Peter Satan and told him that he was not thinking like God!

So when you ask to see God's will for your life prepare not to like it at first.  But just wait patiently, because you will come to see that in the End the will of God for your life is Heavenly!