On The Go
“Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was
there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and
believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the
brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with
him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those
quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. And as they went
through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were
ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. And so were the
churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. Now when they
had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of
the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia, After they were come to Mysia, they
assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. And they passing
by Mysia came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There
stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and
help us. And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go
into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach
the gospel unto them. Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight
course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; And from thence to
Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and
we were in that city abiding certain days.”
(Acts 16:1-12)
Today’s Morsel: A few weeks ago, my
wife and I were heading out of town to go minister in another city and we
noticed that traffic coming into and exiting our city was more than what we
usually would see during that time of day. We looked at each other and said,
Where are all these folks going? People just seem to be on the go. Airports,
busses, and train depots are full of folks on the go. Where is everyone going?
They are rushing here and there, going to and fro, and if you were to ask folks
where they are going, many have no clue. Satan seems to have everyone on
the move trying to wear them out. He's causing them to be discontented,
unhappy, worn, and stressed. Jesus said that we should come apart and rest
awhile. If you keep going and going, sooner or later you are going to wear
yourself out and not be any good or useful to the Kingdom. Paul was a man
on the go, but he knew where he was going, and what his mission was. Paul was
led by the Spirit. There are two things that are needed in ministry that cannot
be learned. They are anointing and Spiritual sensitivity. Be careful that
in your daily life you are not just rushing and going. Take time to be
led by the Spirit. Take time to rest and be in Jesus'
presence.
Sing Where He leads me, I will follow,
where He leads me, I will follow; Where He leads me, I will follow, I’ll go
with Him, with Him, all the way.
Thought For Today: Slow down. Rome
wasn't built in a day!
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