Scripture: "Let the will of the Lord be done." Acts 21:14
Observation:
They knew in their spirit that something was going to happen to Paul and kept urging him not to go to Jerusalem. (Acts 21:4 and 12) They were afraid for Paul, but he wasn't.
Paul had already been warned many times by the Holy Spirit that "imprisonment and afflictions await me," (Acts 20:23) so he had already prepared his heart for the inevitable. (Acts 21:14) Paul trusted the Lord with his life.
So them telling him not to go was breaking his heart. Once they realized that they were hurting him because he had already made up his mind, they finally stopped and surrendered to the Lord's will.
Paul's tenacity helped them to trust God too.
One person's conviction, confidence, and obedience can inspire others.
Application:
We have to prepare our hearts for what is coming. The Bible says many times to not be afraid because the Lord is with you. We have to accept that God is in control. The Bible also tells us not to worry about tomorrow. When the time comes, He will carry us through. The Holy Spirit will guide us and give us the words to speak. God will do His work through us.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, please help me to not be afraid, to not worry, and to be confident in my faith and belief. Thank you God that I can trust you. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit.
Your will be done Lord. Amen.
