Driven by the Holy Spirit

Acts 18:19-23

“19 When they reached Ephesus, he [Paul] left them there, but first he himself went into the synagogue and had a discussion with the Jews. 20 When they asked him to stay longer, he declined; 21 but on taking leave of them, he said, “I will return to you, if God wills.” Then he set sail from Ephesus. 22 When he had landed at Caesarea, he went up to Jerusalem and greeted the church, and then went down to Antioch. 23 After spending some time there he departed and went from place to place through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.”

Paul was always on the move and, when he was not, he was planning his next move.  Sometimes his plans conflicted with those of the Holy Spirit and he was smart enough to listen to the higher voice.

Paul was driven, but not by the lure of success or recognition.  He was driven by the Holy Spirit who gave him the desire and the endurance to spread the gospel message to as many people and places as possible in his lifetime.

God gives us His Holy Spirit to enable us to do His will; things that would be impossible without His guiding hand.

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)