The general will of God for all His children is given clearly in the Bible. The specific will of God for any given situation must always agree with what He has already revealed in His Word. The better we know God’s general will, the easier it will be to determine His specific guidance in daily life.

Paul did not encourage the Colossians to seek visions or wait for voices. He prayed that they might get deeper into God’s Word and thus have greater wisdom and insight concerning God’s will. He wanted them to have “all wisdom”—not that they would
know everything, but that they would have all the wisdom necessary for making decisions and living to please God.

Spiritual intelligence is the beginning of a successful, fruitful Christian life. God puts no premium on ignorance. Great men of God like Charles Spurgeon, G. Campbell Morgan, and H.A. Ironside never had the privilege of formal Bible training. But they were devoted students of the Word, learning its deeper truths through hours of study, meditation, and prayer. The first step toward fullness of life is spiritual intelligence—growing in the will
of God by knowing the Word of God.

Verse for today: “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

Also read: Colossians 1:9-10; Ephesians 5:17; John 14:26; 15:13-15.

Action assignment: Resolve to know God’s will by consistently studying His Word. Pray for God to grant you the discipline it will take. His Holy Spirit will be your constant helper.