There are clear statements in the Bible that tell you what God's will is. + God's will is that you be saved, by repenting and putting your faith in Jesus Christ, who died for your sins. + God's will is that you be sanctified, that is, that you be growing in practical holiness. + God's will is that you be filled with the Holy Spirit, that is, that you make the choices to let the Spirit be in control of your talk, your actions, and your worship. + God's will is that you submit to the authorities He places over you. + God's will is that you be prayerful and thankful. + God's will is that you suffer for doing right. If you do those things, you will do well and God will be honored. There are two more things I want to say in summary regarding God's will. At least one is likely to surprise you. Scripture indicates that there is a specific course God will guide you on through your life. In His sovereign providence, He assures that His will is accomplished. Three passages suffice to paint the picture. + Acts 20:24 + Hebrews 12:1-2 + 2 Timothy 4:7-8 The Bible does not command you to go on a search to find God's will. Instead, it commands you to do the will of God. Why? Because God doesn't give you advance notice of the specific things He intends for you to do. He gives you thorough and comprehensive plans for the kind of person He wants you to be. The way you discover the race set before us is by being the kind of person God wants you want to be. Fixing our eyes on Jesus (Heb 12:2) is the link to our passage for today. 1 - Act Like Who You Are (11-12) a - Flee (Run!) b - Follow (Pursue!) c - Fight (Battle!) d - Fasten (Hold Tightly!) 2 - Keep The Commandment (13-16)