When God Changes the Plan: When the Door Closes

Point 1

A door doesn't always mean you God

Paul and his companions are prevented by the Holy Spirit from entering two regions where they intended to minister.

Acts 16:6-7 · read the chapter ›

A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

Proverbs 16:9 · read the chapter ›

Point 2

Don't what God is not permitting

After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them.

Acts 16:7 · read the chapter ›

Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain.

Psalm 127:1 · read the chapter ›

Point 3

When one door , stay sensitive to God's next

So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.'

Acts 16:8-9 · read the chapter ›

Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left.

Isaiah 30:21 · read the chapter ›

Point 4

God's may be to somebody else's deliverance

Paul receives the Macedonian vision, and the missionary team concludes that God has called them to preach the gospel there.

Acts 16:9-10 · read the chapter ›

Paul and Silas are later imprisoned in Philippi. After an earthquake, the jailer asks what he must do to be saved, and he and his household respond to the gospel.

Acts 16:25-34 · read the chapter ›