After they had come to
The Spirit
of Jesus often shuts doors in the long corridors of life. We pass along, trying
one after another, but find that they are all locked, in order that we may
enter the one that He has opened for us (Revelation 3:7-8). Sometimes in
following the Spirit's guidance we seem to come to a blank wall. The little
missionary band found themselves facing the sea. They had not contemplated
crossing to
It was with
such thoughts in his heart that Paul slept that night in his humble lodging,
and in his dreams, a man from Macedonia, like one he had seen on the pier,
stood and beckoned to him (Acts 16:10 R.V.).
Where it is
possible for the judgment to arrive at a right conclusion, on the suggestions
that may be supplied by the divine Spirit, we are left to think out the
problems of our career. Within your reach are the materials needed for
formulating a correct judgment; use them, balance the pros and cons, and
looking up to God to prevent you from making a mistake, act. When once you have
come to a decision, in faith and prayer, go forward, not doubting or looking
back.
A small
door may lead to a vast opportunity. Paul might have been discouraged by his
reception in
PRAYER
Heavenly
Father, since we know not what a day may bring, but only that the hour for
serving You is always present, may we wake to the instant claims of Your holy
will; not waiting for tomorrow, but yielding today. Consecrate with Your
presence the way our feet may go; and the humblest work will shine, and the
roughest places be made plain. In Jesus’ name I pray, AMEN.
God's
Daily Promise
Promise #303:
I am giving you a kingdom that can never be shaken.
Hebrews 12:28 (WEB)
Therefore, receiving a
Kingdom that can’t be shaken, let us have grace,
through which we serve God
acceptably, with reverence and awe
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