Title: Life's Turning Point
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Life's turning point Main text: Acts 16:6-10 215
Today's text is an event that can be said to be the turning point of the second life of the Apostle Paul.
If the first turning point in Paul's life was the event he met Jesus in Damascus, the second turning point of Paul was the incident where he, who was preaching the gospel in Asia, changed his direction to Europe.
In Acts 16:6, “The Holy Spirit prevented them from preaching the word in Asia” and verse 7 says, “When they came before Mysia, they tried to go to Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.”
From this verse, we can see that God's plan and man's plan are different.
Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Not as I will, but as you will.
Think of the prayer Jesus offered in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46).
Before the cross, Jesus said, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me.”
I beg you not to carry the cross. But Jesus prayed, “Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will!” In the end, Jesus took up the cross and fulfilled God's will to save mankind from sin and death.
The Apostle Paul also had a vision while praying at night.
Read the text 16:9 together.
“A vision appeared to Paul in the night, and a man from Macedonia stood and begged him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
While praying, Paul saw a vision and realized the will of God.
Matthew 10:29 says, “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? But not one of them will fall to the ground unless your Father permits it.”
We must acknowledge the providence of God, no matter how trivial the circumstances or problems we face in today's life.
If any of you have a disease, business difficulty, or family problem, please listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit through the circumstances and difficulties.
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding, but acknowledge him in all things, and he will direct your paths.”
These are the words of a wise man who has experienced the promise that he will lead us well as long as we rely on God and obey His Word.
Dear Saehan Church family that God loves! And for all those who are praying for this Saehan Church, the life from now on, living according to the will and word of God, which is bigger than I thought, the turning point of life, that is, the turning point of life, starting from the last Sunday in June. I sincerely wish you to be.