1. 1 THESS. 5:16-18 Rejoice evermore for this is the will of God (3x) In Christ Jesus concerning you. Pray unceasingly for this is the will of God (3x) In Christ Jesus concerning you. In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God (3x) In Christ Jesus concerning you.

2. ACTS 21:1-16 THE WILL OF THE LORD BE DONE God’s Witnesses to the World (Growing, Glowing, Going )

3. Introduction Courageous commitment, stemming from strong convictions to follow the will of the Lord, is an essential quality found in all those whom God chooses to lead. Courageous commitment, stemming from strong convictions to follow the will of the Lord, is an essential quality found in all those whom God chooses to lead. 1. Joshua and Caleb (Numbers 13:30; 14:7-9) 2. Deborah (Judges 4:4-14) 3. David (1 Samuel 17:32-37) 4. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:16-18) 5. Daniel (Daniel 6:10)

4. I. Following the will of the Lord gives us a clear path. (1-3)

5. II. Following the will of the Lord gives us the correct perspective. (4-6) Concerning fellowship (4) Concerning fellowship (4) Despite the pleadings of well-meaning fellow believers (4) Despite the pleadings of well-meaning fellow believers (4) Concerning corporate and family prayer (5-6) Concerning corporate and family prayer (5-6)

6. III. Following the will of the Lord demands a costly price. (7-14) On the part of our beloved friends: willingness to submit to God’s sovereign and perfect will (12, 14) On the part of our beloved friends: willingness to submit to God’s sovereign and perfect will (12, 14) On our part: willingness to suffer for Christ’s sake (13) On our part: willingness to suffer for Christ’s sake (13)

7. IV. Following the will of the Lord motivates courageous partners. (15-16) Courageous partners show readiness. (15) Courageous partners show readiness. (15) Courageous partners show kindness. (16) Courageous partners show kindness. (16)