Having vision/ strategy and being Spirit filled, led, and empowered

June 24, 2015

Scripture 

Acts 16:6-10

Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas. That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there. (NLT)

Observation 

Being led by the Spirit

1. God is at work building his church

2. He knows who and where is open to the gospel.

3. The Holy Spirit prevented Paul from going to two cities

4. Through a vision the Holy Spirit guided Paul to Macedonia.

5. From there the gospels spread through the whole region.

Application

I haves to be spirit filled, led, and empowered.  I have to join God where he is at work.  I need to have vision and make plans.  Paul was proclaiming Jesus where he has not been preached.  But the Holy Spirit knew who and where was the most open and ready to receive.  We see vision and strategy combined with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

1. Be Spirit filled, led, and empowered.

2. Have vision and strategy,

3. Follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

4. Abide in Jesus.

Prayer

May I be spirit filled, led, and empowered