Seeking & Obeying the Lord’s Will
Though Paul has taken his last
missionary journey, his missionary
career is far from over. God
now promotes him from being
a missionary to the people to
being a missionary to the palace.
Paul travels to Jerusalem,
prepared for imprisonments and
even martyrdom. Once before
the crowd and again before the
council, Paul attempts to defend
himself by relating his personal
testimony. Narrowly averting an
assassination plot, he awaits his
opportunity to stand trial for the
hope and resurrection of the dead.
Lord, we will Seek Your Will:
Landing at Tyre & finding disciples
we stayed there seven days. They
told Paul not to go to Jerusalem.
But when our time was up, we
left and continued on our way.
All the disciples & their wives and
children accompanied us out of
the city, and there on the beach
we Knelt To Pray (Acts 21:3-5).
(Agaves)…took Paul’s belt & bound
his own feet and hands with it. Then
he said: The Holy Spirit declares:
So shall the owner of this belt be
bound by the Jewish leaders and
turned over to the Romans. When
we heard this, we… begged Paul
not to go on to Jerusalem (v11-12).
But Paul said: I am ready not only to
be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem
for the sake of the Lord Jesus.
When it was clear that we couldn’t
persuade (Paul), we gave up and
said: The Lord’s will be done (v13-14).
Lord, prayer is the most powerful
tool we have as believers for
it is our direct link to You God.
Help us not neglect it when we part
from loved ones, close friends and
co-labourers to boost relationships.
Help us remember when we are with
people who are leaving on a journey
that we may pray for their safety and
guidance as they go about their biz.
And Lord bring them back home
in koinonia fellowship again. Amen.
Lord Holy Spirit, when You
give me a glimpse of Your will,
help me to know how to apply it.
When I have only partial guidance
from You Lord, give me wisdom
and discernment for the details.
And grant me Lord the needed
strength and perseverance to face
whatever that is coming in my path.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Lord, we realise that though You
surround us with Spirit-inspired
advisors, there will be times
when we have to stand alone.
Give me the discernment to know
when You are speaking through
Your people and when You
are speaking apart from them.
Give me the humility to follow
advice and the wisdom & resolve
to know when to reject it. Amen.