In what ways can we align our will with God's, as Jesus did? Sharing a Meal with the Master John 4:32–34 sets the scene: “But He told them, ‘I have food to eat that you do not know about.’ … Jesus said to them, ‘My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.’” Jesus is satisfied not by bread but by perfect obedience. That same satisfaction rests within reach for every disciple. Practicing the Same Diet Here are practical, Scripture-anchored ways to align our will with God’s, the way Jesus modeled: • Daily Scripture intake – Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 equips us “for every good work.” Feed on the Word until God’s thoughts shape our reflexes. • Immediate, wholehearted obedience – Luke 16:10: faithfulness in “very little” signals readiness for larger assignments. – John 2:5: “Do whatever He tells you.” The miracle followed prompt action. • Prayerful surrender – Matthew 6:10: “Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” – Luke 22:42 shows Jesus praying, “Yet not My will, but Yours be done.” Our prayers bend the heart, not God’s commands. • Walking by the Spirit – Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” Moment-by-moment dependence keeps desires in step with heaven. • Prioritizing God’s mission – John 4:35-36: lift your eyes to the harvest. – Matthew 28:19-20: “Go therefore and make disciples.” Aligning with God means valuing what He values—souls. • Compassion that moves to action – Matthew 9:36-38: Jesus was “moved with compassion.” When love fuels obedience, duty becomes delight. • Embracing refining trials – 1 Peter 4:19: “entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” Suffering often chisels away self-will, leaving God’s purposes shining. • Rejecting rival appetites – 1 John 2:15-17 warns against loving the world’s cravings. Saying “no” to lesser feasts keeps the soul hungry for God’s table. • Fellowship with like-minded believers – Hebrews 10:24-25 stirs us “to love and good works.” Shared pursuit guards against drift. Signs Your Appetite Is Changing • Joy in serving where no spotlight shines • Quick repentance when Scripture confronts • Growing impatience with personal sin • Readiness to reorder calendar and wallet around gospel priorities • Steady peace even when obedience costs comfort Encouragement from Jesus’ Example Philippians 2:8 tells how He “humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” Hebrews 10:7 echoes His resolve: “Here I am… I have come to do Your will, O God.” The same Spirit that empowered Christ now indwells believers (Romans 8:11), making alignment not merely possible but promised. Living on Heaven’s Bread Receiving God’s will as daily nourishment replaces emptiness with purpose. Feed on His Word, obey without delay, rely on the Spirit, and you will discover what Jesus enjoyed beside Jacob’s well: the deep, satisfying flavor of a life utterly in tune with the Father. |
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