In Matthew 6:10 we are taught to pray “. . .THY WILL Be DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN.” We all know that God’s will is perfectly done in heaven. We should desire the same to be done in earth. Let’s bring it closer to home. Have you ever prayed, “Thy will be done in my life as it is in heaven?” This is such a challenging statement. In this petition we are giving up self and earnestly desiring God’s will to be done in our lives. Stop for just a moment and ask if you can sincerely say this and mean it. Are you willing to set self aside and say, “All I want is God’s will?”
In Luke 9:23 Jesus said, “. . . If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Unfortunately most people, even many members of the church have forgotten this essential aspect of discipleship. Think with me for just a moment – why do people not do what God says? The honest answer must be – “I do not want to.” In other words, my will is different from God’s will and I am going to have it my way. Oh how we need to see the sinfulness of this attitude.
I challenge you today to take a sober look at your life. What is your attitude toward God’s will? Do you really want Him to have his way with you? The statement, “. . . THY WILL BE DONE IN EARTH, AS IT IS IN HEAVEN” should not be taken lightly. It is the sentiment of a true disciple.
Ken Tyler
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