ROMANS 1:10 BY THE WILL OF GOD What a blessing it is when a door of welcome opens to us. The request of Paul to go to Rome was answered, although in a way different from what he had anticipated. The means of accomplishing his calling to take the Gospel to Gentiles and to kings was not always made plain as to every step and stopping place on the journey. The overriding principle of Christian service never did get overlooked though, as he made his plans to fulfill his work. The will of God was the deciding factor as to how things would come to pass. A faithful servant can always count on a faithful God.
What would make a journey prosperous? There were obviously things to be done that would answer to the call of God and the will of God. Paul never lost sight of the "Gospel of God" having its Author to be God Himself. He was a man under authority with a clearly defined commission. He referred to his commitment to serve the "Gospel of His Son," the Subject of the Gospel. He knew what he preached was the "Gospel of Christ" so had no question as to the Power of the Gospel. To be able to declare that message under the guidance of God Himself, makes any journey prosperous.
In our calling we must never lose sight of the One who had called us and reveals to us His will. God is the Originator of the message of forgiveness by redemption that is contained in the Gospel. When we preach "Christ, and Him crucified," we are on the safe ground of the will of God. When we declare it is "the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth," we are presenting what God wants people to know and are opening the way for their blessing. Our plans must always have this caveat, "by the will of God." It is "God who worketh in you to will and to do of His good pleasure."
There are places I would like to go and things I'd like to do - But I know it would be wrong to act alone. To the will of God, I must be true, as in this world I'm passing through - Knowing that His will for me must be done. A spiritual journey based on curiosity may deteriorate to verbosity - If there is not the assurance this is right. Words spoken sort of casually can end up bringing a casualty - When there is darkness instead of light.
To want to do the right thing, may potentially some light bring - If it is under the power of divine control. But if it from my will only springs, there won't be much from it to sing - That will bring blessing to the soul. When God's will, is clearly known, the blessing of results are shown To both the speaker and hearer of God's truth. The seed when it has grown, will bring fruit when it is done - And because it's His will, it's of great worth.
When God wants me to go, I believe He will let me know By some means I can easily understand. One way His will He can show, is events will seem to flow In orderly fashion of events and by things at hand. So, if I go or stay, there will always be a way For me to be able to act in faith. One does not go astray, or from God will be easily swayed When the will of God through his life by God's grace we trace.
"Father, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven is my prayer today. Please keep me from wandering into ways that we are outside of the current of Thy will. I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."