FAITH CAPSULE: There is nothing better than His will in every given situation.
Daniel 3
It is written, “When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” (Matthew 8:1-2) Absolutely, nothing is better than to be in the will of God. It does not matter how ugly confronting situation could be in life, if it is the will of God, no other situation could be better. The leper brought his request to Jesus in worship. When he came to worship, he acknowledged that being in God’s will is the best place to be. Despite his leprosy and regardless of his healing desire, he called for the Lord’s will to be done. The leper was not ignorant of the fact that Jesus could make him clean when he called for the will of God to be done. Truly the Bible is written for our learning. Learning from the leper’s approach is a way to undeniable entrance to the throne of grace. Whatever is representing leprosy must go for God to be glorified in the life of a believer that knows to consider the will of God. Are you one that all your prayers have centered on the changes that you want to see in regard to your situation? Now it is time to begin to redirect your prayer point like that of the man with leprosy. Let the healing Healer know that He is more than capable to intervene in your situation and that His will is what you want for your life. When the leper prayed a prayer of worship, Jesus was provoked and He moved His hand. The Bible records in Matthew 8:3, “Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, ‘I am willing; be cleansed.’ Immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” His hand is healing, deliverance and preservation. Concerning your need, worship Him in prayer and provoke His hand for your blessing.
Jesus, before going to the cross, could not settle for any solution than His request for the will of God. “…Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will.”(Mark 14:36) Jesus taught us how to pray when He stated, “Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) Asking for God’s will to be done does not eliminate our desire before God but activates our desire. Above all, it is important for us to know that there is nothing better than His will in every given situation.
Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego indirectly requested for God’s will over King Nebuchadnezzar’s will when they refused to bow and worship a golden image. (Daniel 3:16-19) The three friends of Daniel provoked the hand of God to move on their behalf and God was glorified.
Prayer for today: Ask God for the grace of to enable His strength in your life.