I want to speak to two different groups of people: I want to address those who have been seeking God’s will for a long time but have not yet discovered it, and I want to speak to those who feel they know what God’s will is but have been waiting a long time to see it fulfilled. First, for those of you who have been seeking God’s will for a long time but have not discovered it, I have a challenge, a question, and an encouragement.
It is important to realise that there is a big difference between seeking God’s will and just waiting for something to happen. The word seek implies action, not passivity. Those who are seeking God’s will are actively asking for God’s direction, looking for opportunities to serve, helping others fulfil their God-given visions, and being faithful wherever they find themselves at the moment (as we discussed in the previous chapter). You need to examine your heart in honesty before God and ask yourself, in light of these things, whether you are truly seeking God’s will for your life or if you’re just waiting for a “lucky break.” There is a big difference. If you can honestly say you are actively seeking God’s will as outlined above but still have not discovered it, there are two things I would say to you.
