How do you know you're in the will of God?

Answer 1

We have all asked this question. God has left us clear written instructions concerning His will for our lives. He does not want us to be in the dark.

He gave us a pattern to follow so we can see how to carry out those instructrions.

Romans 5:14 says "...death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who was a pattern of the one to come.

Romans 12:2 says, "Do not be conformed any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

2 Timothy 1:13 says, "What you have heard from me, keep as a pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus."

Hebrew 8:5 says, "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown to you on the mountain." But the ministry Jesus received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator..."

The pattern is Jesus. We have been sent into the world to carry that out.

I realize that is a tall order but, Jesus said so himself, "As thou (the Father) hast sent me into the world, even so I have sent them (those who believe in me) into the world." John 17:18

1 John 3:8 says, "For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil."

Pause and consider what it is saying. You are called to finish what Jesus started: to destroy, undo and bring to naught the works of the devil on earth. That is the job God wants us to do. The same way Jesus did.

He promised, "Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father."

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Hebrews 13:8

Man that is powerful stuff! He proved the truth of what He saying by operating in the supernatural power of God!

Jesus ministry was three fold: heal the sick, cast out demons, preach the good news of the kingdom of God.

That is God's plan for our lives! God's plan has not changed.

Answer 2

You should never think that you are in the will of God. The 9/11 hijackers were certain of God's will. There is no way to know because there is no god, or at least if there is, he/she/it is not actively willing you to do anything, or at least telling you. If you hear voices in your head telling you to do things, they're simply your own brain talking to itself. Live your life for yourself and those you love (which is ideally everyone). Be happy, be free, be productive and creative. Your life is short and only what you make of it. Make it good!