Guided By The Spirit
Scripture Reading
Acts 16:6-12 (NRSVUE)
They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. When they had come opposite Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them; so, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision: there stood a man of Macedonia pleading with him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” When he had seen the vision, we immediately tried to cross over to Macedonia, being convinced that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them.We therefore set sail from Troas and took a straight course to Samothrace, the following day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, which is a leading city of the district of Macedonia and a Roman colony. We remained in this city for some days.
Introductory Remarks:
There is a ‘CALL’ on your life. Only the HOLY SPIRIT can guide you into the full EXPRESSION of God’s CALL within YOU.
When you are ‘called’ by God, faithfully and obediently answer in the affirmative, and the Holy Spirit or Whole Spirit of God will execute or demonstrate its perfect work or plan for you.
Major Points of the Lesson:
How do I discover my Call?
Be interested in it.
When it is revealed, be loyal and faithful to it.
- The Holy Spirit guides you so that It can:
- Provide for You
- Deliver/Defend You
- Teach You
Quote:
‘There is never a time that the Holy Spirit is not guiding you into right action. Stop and obediently listen to what the Spirit has to say to you about everything.”
ASSIGNMENT:
In addition to reading the Gospel of John 14:15-31, spend dedicated time this week listening to what the Holy Spirit has to say to you. Take notes and, in faith, act from a space of love, harming no one.