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Divine Direction, Week Three

Published: May 20, 2018, 5:30 p.m.

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The decisions we make today determine the stories we tell tomorrow.

But when God, who set me apart from my mother\\u2019s womb\\xa0and called me\\xa0by his grace, was pleased\\xa0to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles\\u2026 my immediate response was not to consult any human being.\\xa0I did not go up to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before I was, but I went into Arabia. Later I returned to Damascus. Then after three years,\\xa0I went up to Jerusalem\\xa0to get acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days.\\xa0I saw none of the other apostles\\u2014only James, the Lord\\u2019s brother.\\xa0Then I went to Syria\\xa0and Cilicia.\\xa0I was personally unknown to the churches of Judea\\xa0that are in Christ.\\xa0They only heard the report: \\u201cThe man who formerly persecuted us is now preaching the faith\\xa0he once tried to destroy.\\u201d\\xa0And they praised God\\xa0because of me. Galatians 1:15-24 (NIV)

Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem,\\xa0this time with Barnabas.\\xa0I took Titus\\xa0along also.\\xa0I went in response to a revelation\\xa0and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles.\\xa0I wanted to be sure I was not running and had not been running my race\\xa0in vain. Galatians 2:1-2 (NIV)

And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem,\\xa0not knowing what will happen to me there.\\xa0I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.\\xa0However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;\\xa0my only aim is to finish the race\\xa0and complete the task\\xa0the Lord Jesus has given me\\u2014the task of testifying to the good news of God\\u2019s grace. Acts 20:22-24 (NIV)

  1. The Spirit\\u2019s Prompting

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the\\xa0Lord\\xa0establishes their steps. Proverbs 16:9\\xa0(NIV)

  1. Certain Uncertainty

Your word is a lamp\\xa0for my feet, a light\\xa0on my path. Psalm 119:105\\xa0(NI

  1. Predictable Resistance

I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.\\xa0Acts 20:23 (NIV)

  1. Uncommon Confidence

However, I consider my life worth nothing to me;\\xa0my only aim is to finish the race\\xa0and complete the task\\xa0the Lord Jesus has given me\\u2014the task of testifying to the good news of God\\u2019s grace. Acts 20:24 (NIV)

  1. Supernatural Peace

Do not be anxious about anything,\\xa0but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.\\xa0And the peace of God,\\xa0which transcends all understanding,\\xa0will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:29-30\\xa0(NIV)

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