Paul's Call to Macedonia

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Acts 16:6-10 The Message

6-8 They went to Phrygia, and then on through the region of Galatia. Their plan was to turn west into Asia province, but the Holy Spirit blocked that route. So they went to Mysia and tried to go north to Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus wouldn’t let them go there either. Proceeding on through Mysia, they went down to the seaport Troas.
9-10 That night Paul had a dream: A Macedonian stood on the far shore and called across the sea, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” The dream gave Paul his map. We went to work at once getting things ready to cross over to Macedonia. All the pieces had come together. We knew now for sure that God had called us to preach the good news to the Europeans.

For Reflection

Sometimes God's call is bolstered by a frustrating series of the disappointing failure of contrary personal plans.  Some who are called will continue to avert God's call by planning another contrary option.  God will persist.  God wants you to become a willing collaborator.

Pray

Pray that you will heed the call of God.  Pray that you will have the courage and trust in God to act on God's call.

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