“For it is My Father’s will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40

“Why?” was the question 2 of my 4 kids asked when I asked them for the last 4 digits of their Social Security number. Every person born in America, as well as those wanting to become citizens, has been given a 10 digit number., unique and specific. Unlike ‘David’ or ‘Ann,’ no 2 people share the same number. THEIR number was quickly provided when I responded, “I’m making out ‘The Will.’”

Next week Katie and I embark on a journey we’ve looked forward to for decades. It was our hope and plan to travel ‘when we retired.’ But both of us have come to realize that retirement is not really a vocational option, So since a ‘God-calling’ doesn’t expire, we’re going to take some time to travel by way of land, air and sea. It hit me that NOW would probably be a good time to write out our ‘Will.’

Having ‘A Will’ is extremely important. I’ve heard that all my life. I also KNOW that because, in my profession, I have seen some horrible results from folks who have ‘passed on,’ NOT leaving ‘A Last Will and Testament!’ The government already has its eyes on my estate and plans to take a big portion of it. So unless I set down and express MY will, OTHER’S wills will willingly will otherwise!

In my study of the Book of John, I have been pondering the subject of ‘The Will of God.’ It is an interesting topic, since God doesn’t die and leave instructions on what to do when He’s gone! Instead, God gives specific instructions to us so that we might dedicate ALL of OUR life and stuff to HIS eternal plan. God’s will is simple and plain… “Look to and Believe in my Son… get eternal Life.”

I noted that since God is the Creator of everything, He is also the original ‘Tracker!’ He doesn’t assign a number to me, I automatically came with unique DNA and fingerprints. I ALSO came with a pre-planned PURPOSE for my life that is uniquely MINE. And to be sure, He is The Master at keeping track of how well I track with Him. Now, as His child, I don’t really RECEIVE His Will… I AM His will!

SO how about YOU? Are YOU a willing willful Child of the King working out His plan and purpose for you… willingly?