Ephesians 1:9,10—And He made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Fulfillment is about bringing closure to what was initiated. It also means "to measure up, to satisfy." How we define being fulfilled dictates what kind of life we will lead. Say I determine that I am my own captain, then my fulfillment is confined by what I can and cannot do. If I concede control of my life to others then my fulfillment is defined by the will of those in power. If I believe that God is the One leading me then my fulfillment rests in gripping firmly the rope of His will.
Henry Blackaby, wrote in his book Experiencing God,
What is God’s will for my life?—is not the right question. I think the right question is, What is God’s will? Once I know God’s will, then I can adjust my life to Him. In other words, what is it that God is purposing where I am. Once I know what God is doing, then I know what I need to do. The focus needs to be on God, not my life!
Are you feeling unfulfilled? Does your fruit basket seem empty? Don’t despair! Don’t drink from the pity pail your enemy loves to fill and keep you drinking. Don’t give up! God has never yet lost His will! He knows what is best for you and I and that best is always the accomplishment of His mission. Do not be afraid to stop what you are doing and wait upon the Lord for His guidance. Set aside preoccupation with what you don’t know and discover what He is doing around you. Listen to His word and the leading of the Holy Spirit. If you will take your eyes off yourself and look for Him He promises to lead you and never forsake you.
The secret to fulfillment is Jesus Christ, the Savior of the lost. We know it inside just like we know to floss! When will we have the strength to go after His will and trust His voice? Can you camp on the
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