Guidance by the Holy Spirit

 Acts 16:6-10

It is interesting to note how Paul and his companions listened to the Holy Spirit.  When the Holy Spirit was telling them not to go to certain locations we don't have the full picture.  Did they just have a notion they shouldn't go? we're they turned back by border patrols? or???  But when they did hear about where to go it was because of a dream.  The Holy Spirit speaks in many ways: through dreams and visions, through an idea in our head, through reading scripture, through other people,... so it's important for us to pay attention.

Lord Jesus, help us to discern when Your Holy Spirit is speaking and give us the courage to obey.  Thanks and Amen.

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