Discerning God’s Will When He Closes Doors Acts 16:4-34.

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Discerning God’s Will When He Closes Doors Acts 16:4-34

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.A Divine Maze

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.A Divine Maze –Paul’s Response –Paul’s Perspective God’s Direction after Our Decision

“Expecting God to reveal some hidden will of direction is an invitation to disappointment and indecision. Trusting in God’s will of decree is good. Following His will of desire is obedient. Waiting for God’s will of direction is a mess. It is bad for your life, harmful to your sanctification, and allows too many Christians to be passive tinkers who strangely feel more spiritual the less they actually do. God is not a Magic 8 …

“… Ball we shake up and peer into whenever we have a decision to make … We know that God has a plan for our lives. That’s wonderful. The problem is we think He’s going to tell us the wonderful plan before it unfolds.” - Kevin DeYoung in Just Do Something

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.A Divine Maze –Paul’s Response –Paul’s Perspective God’s Direction after Our Decision God’s Redirection after Our Decision

“Put aside the passivity and the quest for complete fulfillment and the perfectionism and the preoccupation with the future … If you are seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, you will be in God’s will, so just go out and do something.” - Kevin DeYoung in Just Do Something

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.A Divine Maze –Paul’s Response –Paul’s Perspective God’s Direction after Our Decision God’s Redirection after Our Decision Walk by Faith Casting off Passivity & Anxiety

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.A Divine Maze 2.A Black Friday –Conversion #1 = Lydia –Conversion #2 = Slave-girl

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.A Divine Maze 2.A Black Friday 3.A Rock Concert Walk by Faith Expecting God is on the Move

God’s Will & Closed Doors 1.What closed doors are in your life now? 2.Are you experiencing passivity or anxiety? 3.How can you walk by faith trusting that God is still on the move this week?

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