"GOD vs. MAN: A WAR of WILL'S!"

Subduing and submitting our will to the Will of God is a major task for most Christians. "Free will" has been the calamity of mankind since the beginning. Our ability to make our own choices without interruption from the One True God has corrupted the heart, mind, soul and spirit of mankind. How often have we heard or said these words, "Not my will, but your will be done" (that is, until we find out that God's will is not what we want to take on at that time).

God's has perfect knowledge of mankind. His will is perfect for our lives. "And this is the will of God, that I should not lose one of all those He has given me, but that I should raise them up in the last day." (John 6:39)

Our will keeps us in reverse; God's will keeps us moving forward!

The key to being in God's perfect will requires complete and total submission to His Will, His Word and His Way. Submission opens up all the vulnerable parts of our lives. In this posture, the Believer is not seeking the "position of God" but, rather, the "presence of God."

It is the small things that hinder our relationship with God; "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes." (Song of Solomon 2:15) It is critical for the Believer to obey God at all costs. Obedience is better than sacrifice. The Believer must write a spiritual "Eviction Notice" to whatever they want to vacate their lives.

Once you enter into the presence of God, the war is over. The white flag is raised. You lay down your weapons of resistance (fear, pride, arrogance, wickedness and deception) and submit to the Father. Once you have been captured by Christ, you are free. Sounds like a paradox doesn't it? Well, it is. Everything in the Kingdom of Heaven works in reverse...

The conclusion of the matter is this, "Obey and be blessed" (Duet. 28:1-14); Disobey, and be...well, you already know how that story ends! Selah...