Bound in the Spirit
Speaker: David Bird Series: iWitness Topic: Purpose Passage: Acts 20:17–38
Today we find Paul at the crossroads of his future. Time and time again he has sought wise counsel. His close friends have prayed with him about this momentous decision. His spirit has desired to go to Jerusalem but he has patiently waited on the Lord and surrender himself should his heart’s desire not be fulfilled.
Finally in Acts 20:22-23 we see resolution to Paul’s seeking God’s will. Paul says he is “bound in spirit” to go to Jerusalem. Furthermore he says, “the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies” regarding his next steps. What a wonderful thing when our spirit and the Holy Spirit come together for clarity in purpose and direction.
Our prayer for today is to discover the meaning of “bound in spirit”. What are the prerequisites? What are the results? What does bound in spirit look like?
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