IT’S SIMPLE: HE LEADS, WE FOLLOW

READING: ACTS 16:6-10

Verse 6: “Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.”

The Word of God is absolutely an exceedingly great and powerful encouragement for Christians regarding the faithfulness of the Lord our God! As we desire the leadership of the Holy Spirit to guide and govern our lives, the Bible encourages us with striking examples of some of what He has done. We see such an example here in verse 6, as the Holy Spirit forbade Paul and Silas to preach in Asia. They then tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit that either. Finally a vision appeared to Paul as the Holy Spirit’s means of directing him to Macedonia. There he was empowered to minister boldly and with great impact! Doors to wrong destinations had been closed, but the door to the right destination was opened. The lesson this effectively teaches is that our Lord, by His Spirit, is a sure, true and faithful leader. He is worthy to be honored and followed! That’s a thought - about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What does this experience of Paul and Silas express to you about Holy Spirit leadership?

2. What will you do today, that will improve your availability to Holy Spirit leadership?