There's more than meets the eye in this verse.
1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,
How do you determine God's will?
Acts 1:24,26 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, 26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
In times past, before the gift of the Holy Spirit, Men used the lot as a means for determining the will of God.
Hebrews 2:4 God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
During apostolic times the apostles were given gifts to verify their ministry. But now we have a better way to determine the will of God.
2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Now that we have God's word written down (the Bible) we can know what God's will is for our lives. We need to study everyday to learn what his will is.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
We should start with the plainly known will of God, those things that are repeated over and over again in scripture. As we study God will work out what is His acceptable and perfect will.
Heavenly Father, help us to get into Your Word everyday. Help us to find your will for our lives. In Jesus name, amen.
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