Our goal is to be attuned to the Holy Spirit’s leading. ![]() In our lives, there are multitudes of ways we can go and do. In essence, they were crying out “Which way do I go, Lord? Which way do I go?” And the whole time He was steering them in the direction of His choosing.įinally, Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” v9 We aren’t really told how they knew they weren’t to go to those areas, but they did. Paul and Silas’ only desire was to be obedient to God’s direction. In the very next verse, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. The New Living Translation says that Paul and Silas were prevented…from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Oftentimes, it is just as important to be shown what not to do and where not to go. And part of that guidance isn’t just a matter of showing us what to do and where to go. Now the great thing about it is that God would never lead us astray. In my mind, I changed it up to say, “Which way do I go, Lord? Which way do I go?” Now you may be wondering why that phrase would remind me of today’s passage. Willoughby was looking for the fox but was always tricked by the fox, inevitably leaping over a fence off a cliff. ![]() I discovered that the character was the unwitting Willoughby the Dog (voiced by the legendary Mel Blanc!) and he was speaking with the notorious George the Fox. Now I remembered the phrase and remembered the voice but couldn’t remember what character said it. ![]() Of course, who of that time could forget Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and all of their companions? As a read through today’s passage, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the phrase “Which way did he go, George? Which way did he go?” I enjoyed the old Warner Brothers Merrie Melodies. Psalm 103:1-2 NLTĪcts 16:6-10(<<click here to read the passage) ….may I never forget the good things he does for me. ….with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name.
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