Unstoppable
When God wills, there is always a way
Brad Sullard
July 28, 2024
Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium. Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. As they went on their way through the cities, they delivered to them for observance the decisions that had been reached by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem. So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and they increased in numbers daily.
And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Acts 16:1-10 ESV
Since God’s will is unstoppable
1. We need to
2. We need to
When the way is unclear, remember:
• God has a
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Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israel. Acts 9:15 ESV
That he who began a good work in you will see it through to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6 ESV
Two Areas of God’s Will:
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God guides through divine revelation -
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 ESV
Examples of God’s general will.
This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. I Timothy 2:3-4 ESV
This is the will of God, your sanctification. Abstain from all kinds of sexual sin. I Thessalonians 4:3 ESV
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks…. for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV
For God’s specific will, God uses:
Inward
Outward
God guides us