Ever experienced a situation where you know there is great
purpose for what you are doing for the LORD, but it did not or is not working
out the way you thought it would?
Let’s take a look at God’s plan for Paul in Philippi, Macedonia.
Acts 16:6-10
Paul and his friends had great plans to preach the gospel in Asia and other surrounding regions, however, they found that the Holy Spirit intervened
with their plans. The word says that the
Holy Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to preach or enter these places. One evening, Paul had a dream of a man, from
Macedonia, standing and begging him to help them. Paul immediately responded to God’s message
and began looking for ways to get to Macedonia.
Reflection:
There are times when we find ourselves doing good deeds for the
Lord, and subsequently realize that it is not the purpose God had intended for
us. Even though our hearts and minds are
in the right place, it does not not mean it
is God’s purpose for our lives at that point in time. We have to remember that God is the commander
of our paths. He tells us where to go
and what to do to bring him glory. Proverbs 16:9 says, The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs
his steps. When God calls you to
perform a task for him, immediately respond and do as he says. Paul, our great exemplar, did not question
God’s instruction, but proceeded to do as his Lord commanded.
When we find ourselves doing things for the Lord, and we find
that it is not going well take a moment and question it with the Lord. Sometimes, when we find ourselves
stuck not producing much fruit it might mean that the Lord has other plans for us in that particular season of our lives. Don’t give up doing the Lord’s work, but pray
about it. God’s plans for you are to prosper
not to fail. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know that plans I have for you, declares
the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and
a future.”
Paul was so proud of the Philippi church for being so faithful
to God. Just imagine what would have
been of the Philippians had Paul not responded to God’s vision?
Our minds need to be clear when we come in the presence of
God. Amen!
+EWSF
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