PLEASE READ THIS FIRST: Acts 16:6-10

What do you sense the Lord saying to you in this passage?

“Kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia.” (Acts 16:6)
“The Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to.” (Acts 16:7)
Why would the Holy Spirit hold us back from sharing the message of Jesus?
It’s not that he silenced them; he directed them elsewhere, other than Asia.
He had plans for them in Macedonia, so that is where he leads them (Acts 16:10).
I have experienced the Lord stopping me, then leading me somewhere.
In seminary I wanted to do a summer in Charlottetown, but I was not selected.
At that point God had not called me to preach there.
Little did I know that God’s plan was for me to go there after graduation.
I was kept by the Spirit, now allowed by the Spirit of Jesus, for that summer.
But in time, I was called to preach there.
The Lord has his ways, his timing, his plan behind my plans.
This is not just for church leaders; God directs our all our lives for a purpose.
He guides us places and circumstances where he can use us to share his love.
Where is the Spirit leading you, where has the Lord called you?
PRAYER
Lord, I trust that I am where I am right now for a reason. I am here for your purpose, to share you and your love with this community. I will do so until you direct me elsewhere.