THE ROADS CHURCH - NORRIS CITY & MT. CARMEL
Sunday Dec 8th, 2019 - Part 4
Romans 1:8-12 NKJV
Will - thelema - Indicates determination, choice, or intent emanating from heart’s desire or pleasure
Find a way - euodoo - To succeed in reaching, or accomplishing some activity or event; complete a successful or prosperous journey
WILL - The intent or heart’s desire or pleasure of God
WAY - The means by which we reach or accomplish the Will
Is partnership, cooperation or connection with the WAY of God necessary for us to experience the WILL of God?
Where There’s a WILL There’s a WAY represents 2 types of power:
- WILL - Power of Choice - Selection
- WAY - Power of Change - Connection (Access)
What if the problem is less about what God’s WILL for us and more about our connection to His WAY?
Ephesians 1:5 NKJV
“Predestined” determined His WILL and His WAY but it did not determine ours!
In Him (His Way) we have Redemption (forgiveness of sins) and an Inheritance
His WILL - Power of Choice - Selection - Predestined us to adoption
His WILL - Power of Change - Connection - ““By Jesus Christ”
Philippians 4:8-9 NKJV
Problems with the WAY (Connection that produces change):
1) UNKNOWN
Hosea 4:6 NKJV
Psalms 32:8 NKJV
Problems with the WAY (Connection that produces change):
1) UNKNOWN
2) HARD
Matthew 7:14 NKJV
Narrow - stenos - Restricted or limited by obstacles
Problems with the WAY (Connection that produces change):
1) UNKNOWN
2) HARD
3) LONG
Hebrews 10:36 NKJV
Colossians 1:12-14 NKJV
Qualified - hikanoo - To make adequate, prepared, fit, sufficient, capable
Partakers - meris - Portion or share set aside
Can we be qualified and not be partakers?
WILL - Power of Choice - Selection
WAY - Power of Change - Connection
Exodus 35:4-5 NKJV
Exodus 35:21-22 NKJV
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NKJV
APPLICATION
Is cooperation or connection with the WAY of God necessary for us to experience the WILL of God?
Are you experiencing God’s WILL in some areas but not in others?
How can you use your WILL to connect with His WAY in all areas of your life?
Are you having trouble staying getting and staying connected to His WAY?
Are you qualified but not partaking?