What's my job again?

Garth Heckman The David Alliance [email protected]      Lk. 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”   Now you might find yourself - like many of us at times - asking… God what do you want from my life? What is my life about? What should I be doing with my life? I think this verse if pretty clear - it answers those questions. I have found personally and in many conversations that the minute details I want are typically found when I obey the big details. I know I am to seek and save the lost for Jesus - and when I major on the majors - the minors seem to fill themselves in. And yes, your job, who you marry, where you move, should you buy a house, etc… those are actually minors for the most part… if you put Luke 19:10 as a priority.  Yes, who you marry is a big decision if you don’t have Luke 19:10 in place - but if you do… well it takes care of itself. Think about it!    Christians have wrestled with this question for centuries. Scripture actually gives a very clear pattern. When you look across the Bible, **three primary pathways consistently reveal God’s will**.   ---   ## 1. God’s Word (Scripture) 📖   The **first and most reliable way** to know God’s will is through **His written Word**.   God will **never guide you in a way that contradicts Scripture**. In fact, the majority of God’s will for your life is already written.   **Psalm 119:105**   > “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”   The Bible reveals:   * God’s **moral will** (how we should live) * God’s **character** * God’s **priorities for life**   Examples:   * Love God and others (Matthew 22:37–39) * Live holy lives (1 Thessalonians 4:3) * Make disciples (Matthew 28:19)   Many people wait for a mystical sign while ignoring the **90% of God’s will already revealed in Scripture**.   **Rule:** If Scripture clearly speaks on it, **you already know God’s will.**   ---   ## 2. Prayer and the Holy Spirit 🕊️   God’s will is also revealed through **relationship with Him**.   When you spend time in prayer, the Holy Spirit begins shaping:   * your **desires** * your **convictions** * your **direction**   **John 16:13**   > “When He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.”   Often this comes as:   * inner conviction * growing clarity * peace about a direction * persistent burden for something   It’s usually **not a lightning bolt**, but a **gradual alignment of your heart with God’s heart**.   A good prayer to pray is:   > “Lord, close every door that is not Your will and open the doors that are.”   ---   ## 3. Godly Counsel and Circumstances 👥     God frequently confirms His will through **wise people and providential circumstances**.   **Proverbs 11:14**   > “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.”   This includes:   * mentors * pastors * spiritually mature friends * wise leaders   They help you see things you might miss.   God also works through **open and closed doors**.   **Acts 16** shows Paul trying to preach in certain regions, but the Spirit prevented him. Then another door opened.   So a helpful question is:   > “Is God opening this door, or am I trying to kick it down?”   ---   # The Biblical Pattern (When All 3 Align)   When these three line up, clarity increases dramatically.   **Scripture confirms it** + **Prayer produces peace** + **Wise counsel affirms it**   = **Strong confidence in God’s direction**   ---   # A Powerful Principle Most People Miss   God’s will is usually **less about a specific job and more about a type of person.**   God cares more about:   * your **character** * your **obedience** * your **faithfulness**   than the exact details of where you live or work.   **Micah 6:8**   > “What does the Lord require of you? > To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”   ---   # A Simple Framework You Can Use   Ask these 5 questions:   1. **Is it biblical?** 2. **Have I prayed deeply about it?** 3. **Do wise believers affirm it?** 4. **Is God opening the door?** 5. **Does it advance God’s kingdom?**   If the answer is **yes to most of these**, you're likely moving in God’s will.   ---   If you'd like, I can also show you something extremely powerful:   **The 5 specific ways God speaks in Scripture** (dreams, burdens, doors, Scripture illumination, and calling).   Most believers miss at least **two of them**, and understanding them changes everything.