Introduction: Are there steps in knowing God’s will? First, consider this list of unmistakable truths about God’s will.
Here are some absolutes in knowing God’s will:

* Give thanks! (1Thess 5:18)
* For people to be saved – forgiven! (1Tim 2:4)
* To deliver us from sin! (Gal 1:4)
* Christian sanctification! (1Thess 4:3)

Next, consider how to know God’s will by doing God’s will.

1. By a certain walk! (Eph 5:15) – “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise.”

The word “circumspectly” is ἀκριβῶς: (ak-ree-boce’). It means with exactness carefully, or strictly, and can even mean distinctly. A word picture that comes to mind is a hungry lion stalking a thirsty deer at a water hole. Once false move or step and the deer runs off. Also it reminds us of a soldier sweeping a mine field, looking, locating, and detonating explosives. He has to be extra careful or he is blown away. Are you walking carefully?

2. By seizing the moment! (Eph 5:16) – “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”

The word “redeem” is ἐξαγοράζω: (ex-ag-or-ad’-zo). It means to buy up, to ransom, to rescue from loss, to purchase out.
Wasted time. Can we buy back time? At least we can make use of the time we have. How are you doing?

3. By being wise instead of foolish! (Eph 5:17) – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

Wisdom is seeing things from God’s perspective. Wisdom is walking in truth. Are you being wise in every decision?