Teaching summary
In this powerful continuation of “I Know His Perfect Will,” Pastors Leonard and Lori Rola teach that God’s perfect will for every believer is rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Under grace, all the Father’s demands are fulfilled through Jesus, leaving only the promises for us to enjoy. We are called to live knowing we are prosperous, successful, righteous, justified, and glorified—not through our works, but as a fruit of being united with Christ. This message dismantles legalism, emphasizes our identity as joint-heirs with Jesus, and encourages us to rest in His finished work.
Bible verses referenced
Joshua 1:8- "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have success."
Psalm 1:3- "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Romans 4:25- "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."
Romans 5:1-2- "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God."
Romans 8:15-17- "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together."
Romans 6:4-5- "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection."
Galatians 2:20-21-"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain."
Romans 8:29-30- "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover, whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified."
Romans 12:1-"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
Teaching notes
Table of Contents
- Introduction and Recap of Part One
- Joshua 1:8 – Prosperity and Success Through Christ
- Psalm 1:3 – Fruitfulness as a Gift of Grace
- Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s Thoughts of Peace and Our Expected End
- Romans 5:1-2 – Access Into Grace and Standing in the Anointing
- Romans 8:15-17 – Spirit of Adoption and Being Joint-Heirs
- Romans 8:29-30 – Conformed to the Image of Christ
- Romans 12:1 – Standing United in Christ as One Body
- Transformation Through Renewing the Mind
- Closing Encouragement
Introduction and Recap of Part One
Pastor Leonard begins by reminding viewers of Part One, titled “I Know His Perfect Will,” part of the “Positioned in Readiness” series. He points to his book “I Am, I Can, I Have” as a deeper resource filled with scripture for believers to be spiritually prepared. He recounts personal testimonies of standing firm in readiness during life’s battles, such as facing COVID and cancer. The theme is clear: knowing God’s perfect will prepares and positions us for victory in all circumstances.
Joshua 1:8 – Prosperity and Success Through Christ
Pastor Lori reads Joshua 1:8 in full, highlighting the Old Covenant stipulations Joshua had to meet. Pastor Leonard explains that, under the New Covenant, Jesus has fulfilled all requirements, so the promises—prosperity and success—now belong to us without conditions. God’s perfect will is that our lives, businesses, travels, and endeavors prosper as a fruit of our union with Christ, not as a result of works.
Psalm 1:3 – Fruitfulness as a Gift of Grace
Psalm 1:3- is read in full. The pastors emphasize that believers are like trees planted by rivers of living water—Jesus Himself. Our “leaf” never withers because our covering is Christ’s righteousness. All fruit—healing, prosperity, blessed relationships—comes not by effort but by grace through faith. Legalistic demands turn fruit into works that produce guilt and condemnation, but grace makes it freely ours in Christ.
Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s Thoughts of Peace and Our Expected End
Jeremiah 29:11 declares God’s thoughts toward us are of peace, not evil. Pastor Leonard connects this to Romans 4:25 and Romans 5:1-2, explaining that justification by faith gives us peace with God and access to His grace. This peace assures us of an “expected end”—God’s perfect will for our success, prosperity, and rest in His love.
Romans 5:1-2 – Access Into Grace and Standing in the Anointing
Reading Romans 5:1-2, Pastor Leonard stresses that justification by faith positions us in grace—Jesus Christ Himself. We stand in His anointing, united with the Anointed One, bearing fruit and accessing every provision of God. This standing is not earned but received as His perfect will for our lives.
Romans 8:15-17 – Spirit of Adoption and Being Joint-Heirs
Romans 8:15-17 reveals our adoption as God’s children, calling Him “Abba, Father.” Pastor Leonard explains that “suffering with Him” refers to our union with Christ in His death and resurrection (Romans 6:4-5, Galatians 2:20-21). As joint-heirs with Christ, we possess everything He has—righteousness, holiness, glory, and intimacy with the Father.
Romans 8:29-30 – Conformed to the Image of Christ
Romans 8:29-30 teaches that God’s perfect will is for us to be conformed to Christ’s image—identical to Him in righteousness and glory. Pastor Leonard illustrates this with the copier analogy: when God looks at us, He sees no difference between us and Jesus, because we are in Him. This revelation fuels transformation as we renew our minds to this truth.
Romans 12:1 – Standing United in Christ as One Body
Romans 12:1 is often misinterpreted as a call to personal sacrifice through works. Pastor Leonard clarifies from the Greek that “present” means “stand alongside.” Paul is urging Jew and Gentile believers to stand united with one another and with Christ, God’s living sacrifice. This unity is the only “reasonable service” before God—believing we are one in Christ.
Transformation Through Renewing the Mind
In Romans 12:2, the word translated “world” is actually “age” in Greek, referring to the legalistic system of the Law. Paul urges believers not to conform to that system but to be transformed by renewing their minds to the truth of the Gospel—that we are justified, glorified, and identical in spirit to Jesus Christ. As our minds are renewed, we move progressively into the full experience of God’s perfect will.
Closing Encouragement
The pastors end with a call to rest in the victory we already have, allowing our renewed minds to transform our lives. They remind viewers that God’s Word is alive, powerful, and working in them, and they invite believers to rejoice in the truth of their identity in Christ.
We hope this article blessed you. Share this teaching with friends, family, and fellow believers so they too can know and live in God’s perfect will. Stand firm in your union with Christ, rest in His finished work, and watch His promises bear fruit in every area of your life.