Daily Food Devotional

SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2022

TEXT: Acts 16:1-10

1. Paul went first to Derbe and then to Lystra, where there was a young disciple named Timothy. His mother was a Jewish believer, but his father was a Greek.

2. Timothy was well thought of by the believers in Lystra and Iconium,

3. so Paul wanted him to join them on their journey. In deference to the Jews of the area, he arranged for Timothy to be circumcised before they left, for everyone knew that his father was a Greek.

4. Then they went from town, instructing the believers to follow the decisions made by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem.

5. So the churches were strengthened in their faith and grew larger every day.

6. Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time.

7. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there.

8. So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas.

9. That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!”

10. So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there.

(New Living Translation Holy Bible)

TOPIC: BEING GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit did not allow Paul to go and preach where he thought necessary. While probably wondering about where to go, the Holy Spirit directed him through a vision where He wanted. That let him and his companions to obediently make their way to Macedonia.

When we align ourselves with Jesus, He will surely direct us to the right places and guide us away from the wrong ones. We need to know where God wants us to go and allow Him to guide us accordingly.

Do not see yourself as wiser as or more knowledgeable than the Holy Spirit, depend on Him and you will be glad you did.

QUESTION: How often do you surrender to the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

PRAYER: O Lord, please give me the grace to follow Your guidance, anywhere you want me to go, in Jesus name, Amen.