“They were forbidden
by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. After they had
come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit
did not permit them.”
ACTS 16:6,7
Our
destination, as well as our departure, must be
governed by the Spirit. How intriguing that the Spirit actually forbade
them to preach the word in Asia and Bithynia! This ought to be proof
enough that “need,” in and of itself, is insufficient guidance. The only
thing that matters is being sent, and it is critical that we go only
where the Spirit sends us.
The apostles were indeed sent forth by
the Spirit, yet that same Spirit did not permit them to just go
wherever they pleased. Later we see that Paul indeed went to Asia and a
tremendous work was founded. This tells us that a “no” today does not
mean a “no” is forever; nevertheless, when the Spirit forbids us, we
dare not take matters into our own hands and go where we have not been
sent.
Source: “Embrace the Cross” by Chip Brogden
http://www.chipbrogden.com/embrace-the-cross
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