The Will of God

<p>God's will is sometimes hard. He asks us to do the right things. He calls us to endure hardship without complaining; to love awkward people; to heed the voice inside us that says, <em>You mustn't</em>; to take steps we'd rather not take. So we must tell our souls all day long: "Hey soul, listen up. Be silent: Do what Jesus is asking you to do."</p> <p>&nbsp;"My soul waits in silence for God only&rdquo; (Psalm 62:1 <smallcaps>nasb</smallcaps>). "My soul, wait in silence for God only" (62:5 <smallcaps>nasb</smallcaps>). The verses are similar, but different. David says something <em>about</em> his soul; then says something to his soul. &ldquo;Waits in silence&rdquo; addresses a decision, a settled state of mind. "Wait in silence&rdquo; is David stirring his soul to remember that decision.</p> <p>David determines to live in silence&mdash;quiet submission to God's will. This is our calling as well, the thing for which we were created. We will be at peace when we've agreed: "Not my will, but yours be done" (Luke 22:42). This is our first and highest calling when we make Him Lord and the source of our deepest pleasure. &ldquo;I desire to do your will,&rdquo; the psalmist said (Psalm 40:8).</p> <p>We must always ask for God's help, of course, for our &ldquo;hope comes from Him" (62:5). When we ask for His help He delivers it. God never asks us to do anything He will not or cannot do.</p>