Divine Direction
Psalms 37:23-24
23 The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; 24 though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.
Acts 20:22-24
“And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Spirit’s nudging
Acts 20:22
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem…
Psalms 37:4
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Certain uncertainty
Acts 20:22b
I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Psalms 119:105
Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Possible pushback
Acts 20:23
I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.
Romans 12:2
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Crazy confidence
Acts 20:24
24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
Bottomline:
Paul didn’t have a plan to succeed he was just keeping the faith and trusting the process!
Hebrews 12:1-3
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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