Paul and his friends went through Phrygia and Galatia, but the Holy Spirit would not let them preach in Asia. After they arrived in Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not let them. So they went on through Mysia until they came to Troas. During the night, Paul had a vision of someone from Macedonia who was standing there and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us!" After Paul had seen the vision, we began looking for a way to go to Macedonia. We were sure that God had called us to preach the good news there.
Acts 16:6-10
Has God ever told you where not to preach the message of Jesus? Jesus said to go into all the world and preach the Gospel, so why would Paul be directed not to preach in some places?
I believe it was because the Heart and Mind of God as well as His Hand are totally involved in orchestrating the spread of the Gospel around the world!
If you ask for God’s direction in your life today, He will give it. He will show you where to go and when to proclaim the message of the Gospel. Your job is to keep your ears open to His voice and your heart willing to obey Him when He speaks!
These verses from Acts 16 clearly indicate that there wil be times when God may say “not here or not now.” But as you keep listening for the direction of the Holy Spirit you will hear the Lord often say “speak the message here and now.”
Set your heart on being OBEDIENT to every WORD that comes from God!
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