Introduction:     If you were to have a face to face encounter with the Lord Jesus, and could ask Him any question you wanted, what would that question be? In this passage, Paul asked 2 very important questions. 1.) Who art thou Lord? (v.7) This is the single most important question in all of life. Who is Jesus Christ to you? Your answer determines where you will spend your eternity! 2.) Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? This is the second most important question in life. God’s will and His will alone should be the heart’s desire for every child of God. Paul was told to go into the city and there, he would be told what to do. God did not hide His will from Paul, and He will not hide it from you!

I.          GODS GUIDANCE IS PROVISIONAL
God expects certain things from us. Unless we are able to deliver these characteristics, we will probably remain in the dark concerning His will.

A.                 Be Obedient - Saul wanted Gods will.

Too often, we make our plans, set them in motion and then call God in to bless them. To genuinely do His will, we must put our will aside and be willing to do His. Can you honestly say, Wherever He Leads I’ll GO? Why should God reveal His will to us when He knows we aren’t going to do it anyway?

B.         Be Teachable - (Psa 25:9) "The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way."
Saul displayed a teachable spirit. If you aren’t teachable, and think you know it all already, then you will probably never know His will.

C.        Be Open - Earnestly, sincerely pray for Gods guidance.

If God isn’t showing you anything, perhaps you should examine your life to see just how much time you really spend with Him in private. Too often he is speaking, but no one is listening!

D.                 Be Yielded - Acts 9:8-9

As soon as he had a word from God, he got busy doing it. God will not reveal His will to someone who isn’t going to do it anyway. Are you willing to do His will regardless of the cost?

II.         GODS GUIDANCE IS PRACTICAL
God will reveal His will in ways that will be plain to see and understand.

A.        Through Miracles

God doesn’t speak today in an audible voice. This was a miracle and miracles still happen today!

B.                 Through His Word

Gods Word holds the answers to all of life’s questions - (Psa 119:89) “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." (Matt. 5:18) When you are in doubt concerning His will, go back to the Bible!

C.                 Through His People - Acts 9:8-20

God used Ananias to speak His will to Saul. Never discount the counsel of the godly people all around you. ( Ill. The danger of pride - It will cause you not to listen - 1 Cor. 10:12).

D.                 Through His Spirit - Acts 9:17 .

The Holy Spirit is in us and he will guide us unto all truth, (John 16:13 ) "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth..." One of the distinguishing marks of Gods sheep is that God speaks to people through the Holy Ghost. (John 10:1-14) (Ill. Beware of listening to voices!)

Conclusion:       God has a big plan for your life! Do you know what it is? If not, be meek, teachable, open and yielded to God. Listen for His voice leading in His Word, His people and His Spirit and He will reveal His will unto you - John 14:21. He wants you to be in His will, and therefore, He will never leave you in the dark! If you know His will, are you doing it? If not, there is no time like the present to surrender and yield to do the will of God.