Thy Will Be Done

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When we attempt to do God's will, it will not always be easy.  We will not always be liked by people.  We will not always experience smooth sailing in the midst of pursuing His perfect will. 

There may be times and days where we experience more challenges, trials, and hardships than other times and days (See James 1:2-4).  We may be ridiculed by people.  We may experience opposition.  We may have persecution.  We may be falsely accused; wrongly charged and convicted; and be thrown in jail.  (See John 15:18-25)

Jesus did not have an easy time doing His Father's perfect will.  He experienced more than any of us ever will face in this world.  

So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him.  And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe.  Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands.  (John 19:1-3, NKJV)

He was mocked.  He was tortured.  He was whipped.  He took thirty-nine lashes on His physical body.

They crucified Him upon a cross, and a title was put on there.  

"JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS."  (John 19:19, NKJV)

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece.  They said therefore among themselves, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be,” that the Scripture might be fulfilled which says:

“They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.”

Therefore the soldiers did these things.  (John 19:23-24, NKJV)

After... Jesus received the sour wine,  He said, “It is finished!” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.  (John 19:30, NKJV)

But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.  (John 19:34, NKJV)

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Sovereignty vs. Control

What if I told you that God is not in control?  Too many members within the body of Christ think and say that God is in control.  Being 'in control' means that a person actually makes people act against their will whether by domination, restraint, or force.  That line of thinking and speaking contradicts His character and His word though.  

He gave all people dominion over the whole earth including the creatures and land (See Genesis 1:26).  Therefore, He put all people in charge so to speak. He also gave every person a choice or "free will" dating way back to the Garden of Eden, when both Adam and Eve chose to sin against Almighty God --- the Creator of the universe (Read Genesis 1-3). 

Of course, He uses every person's "free will" or choices altogether for His purpose in the earth.  It's known as His sovereignty which is totally different than Him being in control of everyone and everything.  His children are led by His spirit within them (See Romans 8:14).  As they surrender, submit, obey Him; He uses them and their choices according to His will for them.  And, we know that all things work for the good of those who love Him which are called according to His purpose (See Romans 8:28).



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