Good morning church family, special thanks to those of you that were able to attend Sunday as we discussed Acts 16. We get to see Paul and Silas be led by the Holy Spirit, even though it led to their being jailed. Do you feel that you are fully aligned with the Spirit, to the point of following Him into circumstances that will be met with opposition? Human nature tends to steer us away from any sign of conflict, we are all intrinsically looking for the easy route. But even when circumstances took a turn as the jail crumbled and they broke free, the prophets still didn’t flee – but instead stood their ground and saw the jailer come to salvation, bringing his entire family with him! What a blessing they got to experience watching the ripple effect of their obedience follow through and result in the saving of souls. When we are following the path God has laid before us, we can rest assured that we will be blessed with peace in our hearts, even in the face of trials. When we are on His path, He is guiding and holding us. God already has the best possible outcome for our lives, and He will continue to use us, even in our human rebellion, for His divine purpose. Instead of running into life head on, take a step back, ask that God includes you in the plan that He is orchestrating. Allow yourself to be filled with His message and share it where He leads. He will use you where He places you. God doesn’t always call the qualified. But as we say yes to His call, he will qualify the called. I challenge you to ask to be His hands and feet.
