Sunday Rhapsody Of Realities - We “Prove” His Will

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (Romans 12:2).

The word “prove” in our opening verse is the Greek “dokimazo,” a very interesting word. Let me get you to fully appreciate its importance by painting you a picture. If you’ve ever travelled to a foreign country, you most certainly would have passed through ‘customs and immigration’ before you were allowed in. Usually, you’re made to pass through or pass your things through some machine to scan whatever you have, to be sure you’re not bringing in contraband. The ‘customs or immigration’ officials scrutinize you to decide if you’re eligible to go in. That’s “dokimazo.”

When it says, “...that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Romans 12:2) it means, like those officers, you’re God’s man or woman to scrutinize, decide, and choose the good things that you want to come into this world; things that conform with the good, acceptable and perfect will of God.

You’re the expression of His goodness; the vent for His glory. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” We’re the righteousness of God; His righteous ones. We give expression to God’s glory; we allow the good things of God to come into this World. It’s our calling. All of creation is in pain, groaning and waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God (Romans 8:19). And God says to us, “prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” It’s our job.

Now you can further understand what Jesus meant when He said whatever you forbid on earth is forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth is permitted in heaven (Matthew 18:18). So, what are you going to allow into your world? Let good things come through you. Allow His joy, peace, prosperity, love, kindness, and righteousness, flow through you to your world. When people see you, let them see joy; joy unspeakable and full of glory. Hallelujah!

PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank you for guiding me in the path of your perfect will for my life through the guidance from your Word, and the Holy Spirit. I express your goodness, righteousness, love, glory, and joy, filling my world with the aroma of your glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY: Romans 8:19 - For all creation is waiting eagerly for that future day when God will reveal who his children really are.
Matthew 18:18 - “I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 - but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: John 14:15-31, 1 Chronicles 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1 Corinthians 14:10-19, Proverbs 25