What would You have me to do

Here is the question to be asked: what would you have me to do? (Acts 9:6). The Apostle Paul asked the Lord Jesus, that day, on the road to Damascus, the two greatest questions that could ever be asked: number one, “Who art thou, Lord?” (Acts 9:5); number two, “What would You have me to do?”—Who are You? What do You want me to do? And, he spent the rest of his life discovering the answer to those two questions—just who Jesus is, and what Jesus wants him to do. “What would You have me to do, Lord?” Not, “Lord, what do You want others to do?” Not, “Lord, what do others want me to do?” But, “Lord, what would You have me to do?”

The Big Question many ask the Lord: Tell me how to find the will of God for my life;
In (Colossians 1:9). Paul said, “This is what I pray for you: that you would be filled with the knowledge of His will, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.” And, by the way, this is primarily the way you’re going to find God’s will: by wisdom and spiritual understanding. So how do you know the Will of God or what will you have me to do Lord?

Now, Paul says, in verse 10, that he makes this prayer: “That you might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing” (Colossians 1:10). Now you cannot walk worthy of the Lord, until you know the will of the Lord. A worthy walk is a walk in His will, and that’s what pleases God. Nothing outside of His will pleases Him. And, if you please God, it doesn’t matter who you displease. And, if you displease God, it doesn’t matter whom you please. And, the way to please God is to walk, in His will, a worthy walk. And then, that will make you fruitful.

God makes it possible for you to do His will. He shows you the way. And then, He clears the way. He makes straight your paths. You’re so blessed. You have a Father above, who is controlling all things. You have the Savior beside you, directing your footsteps. You have the Spirit within you, impressing your heart. God says, “He will guide you.”

"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." Matthew 14:28 Discerning God's calling usually involves many attempts and failures. You did not arrive on this planet with your calling pre-clarified and your gifts pre-developed. Before Peter walked on the water he said, 'Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.' Jesus said, 'Come.' There's a lesson here for you. You are not in charge of water- walking, Jesus is! This isn't some power at your disposal to be used any time you choose, for whatever you please. Before you get out of the boat you better make sure that this is what you have been called to do, and that Jesus is the One doing the calling. God's looking for something more than impulsiveness.

Sometimes many make reckless decisions about relationships, finances or work, then rationalize it with a covering of spiritual language. In most self-help books risk-taking is highly praised. But your risk-taking must be in obedience to God. If you are a 'Type T' (the thrill-seeking personality) you are particularly at risk here. Boredom can make you vulnerable. It can tempt you to solve your problems by making a rash decision that is not in line with God's will. The line between 'thou shalt not be afraid and 'thou shalt not be stupid' is one that is easily blurred. Knowing when to get out of the boat and take a risk doesn't just call for courage, it calls for wisdom to ask the right questions, discernment to recognize the Master's voice, and patience to wait until He says 'Come!'