While some specifics of God’s will for your life may feel uncertain or unpredictable, some aspects of his will are made very clear for all believers throughout Scripture. For instance, it is God's will that you repent of your sins. It is also God’s will that you pray about everything in your life and that you give him thanks for all things. Scripture tells us consistently that being obedient in baptism is part of God's will for your life. In Acts 2:38, we read, "Peter replied, 'Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" It's God's will that you be a part of a church family. It's God's will that you forgive others as you have been forgiven. It's his will that you receive the gift of salvation through Jesus, because, before you know it, your appointed time will come.
The concept of “appointed time” makes many of us nervous or gives us anxiety since we don't know when it's coming and we want all our ducks in a row, but it’s a reality that we all have to take seriously each day as Christ’s followers. After all, you are closer to home than you ever have been in your life, and each moment is a step taken towards that point in time. Every breath is a page turned; each day is a mile marked. Before you know it, your appointed time will come, so we are to be devoted to what really matters. Don't be distracted by the things of this world or by the idea that all these challenges around you are the most important things that need to be taken care of today. Eternity is what matters most, and it's God's will that you live with that in mind.
Reflection/Discussion Question: What comes to mind when you think of your appointed time: fear, anxiety, joy, hopefulness?
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