I AM DISTURBED BY THE TITLE OF THIS Shepherd’s Staff, are you? I am not disturbed by the part referencing “God’s will”, but rather, ”for my life.”

Throughout my years of pastoring, if there has been a recurring ques-tion asked of me, it has been, “Pastor, how can I know God’s will for my life?” This question has been formed in many different ways. Sometimes it comes in questions about searching for a job or where to go to college, or whom to date, or even where to go to church, but it all boils down to wanting to know what God wants personally for them.

Now, I am not saying that God doesn’t care about these life issues, but what concerns me is the focus upon “my life,” rather than the forward progression of God’s kingdom and God’s glory. Yes, God does set our days and directs our plans, but it is not about us, as much as it is about His Day and His plan.

I believe the question we should be asking is, “God, how, in my pre-sent situation, can I work to bring you the most glory and work for the forward movement of Your kingdom?” That question encompasses our daily lives and our future plans. How is my dating this person working for God’s glory? How is my place in this business progressing God’s king-dom? When I go to this or that school, in what ways can I be the salt and light that my Lord directs me to be?

What is God’s will for my life? It is just that, “His will.” God desires that we do what He has set forth in His Word. We are called to let Jesus Christ live in and through us.

This is His will for us . . . no matter where we find ourselves.