Acts 16
Lynell McCrary
Has the Holy Spirit blocked your route?
We often ask God to “close the door” or “open the door” to various decisions and opportunities. In Acts 16, Paul and Timothy give us an example of what it looks like to follow the Lord, even when they find “closed doors.”
As they traveled Europe, sharing the Good News, they planned out their geographical path. After going through Galatia, their intention was to head to Asia. Yet in verse 6, we read that they were “kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the Word in the province of Asia.” Again in verse 7, we read that “the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to” go into Asia.
They could have given up and called it quits, yet they chose to continue. Although Paul and Timothy didn’t know what the road would bring, including beatings and jail time, they knew how to recognize the Holy Spirit and His guidance.
As you and I make daily decisions and live our lives for Christ, we should:
- Be active in our pursuit of sharing Christ with others
- Look for and listen to communication from the Holy Spirit
- Remember that nothing takes God by surprise
Lynell oversees various aspects of “Connections,” helping us connect relationally within the Grace Covenant family, as well as discover opportunities for ministry involvement.
