"Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, 'What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.' So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, 'The will of the Lord be done.' "
Acts 21:12-14
As Paul went from place to place on his travels, he heard again and again the warning not to go to Jerusalem because of the fate he would face (the disciples at Tyre in vs. 4; Agabus in vs. 11; and possibly even Philip's daughters in verse 9; plus his own traveling companions in vs. 12). But Paul would not be deterred because of what he felt in his own spirit. This scenario is not easy to understand. I do believe there is safety by the advice of many counselors (Proverbs 11:14). But I also believe that even godly people can misinterpret the message God has given them. This is tricky, but a person must do what he is convinced is God's will in his own spirit, even in the face of contrary advice, and then say, "The Lord's will be done."
Today's Thought: A believer must obey what he is convinced is God's will in his own spirit, even when faced with contrary advice from other Christians, and then trust God.
Have a convinced day. Love you.
Acts 21:12-14
As Paul went from place to place on his travels, he heard again and again the warning not to go to Jerusalem because of the fate he would face (the disciples at Tyre in vs. 4; Agabus in vs. 11; and possibly even Philip's daughters in verse 9; plus his own traveling companions in vs. 12). But Paul would not be deterred because of what he felt in his own spirit. This scenario is not easy to understand. I do believe there is safety by the advice of many counselors (Proverbs 11:14). But I also believe that even godly people can misinterpret the message God has given them. This is tricky, but a person must do what he is convinced is God's will in his own spirit, even in the face of contrary advice, and then say, "The Lord's will be done."
Today's Thought: A believer must obey what he is convinced is God's will in his own spirit, even when faced with contrary advice from other Christians, and then trust God.
Have a convinced day. Love you.
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