Plans fell apart, flights were missed, and a path everyone assumed was right suddenly closed. That’s where our story starts—and where discipleship gets real. We walk through Acts 16 as Paul, Silas, and Timothy face a string of divine “no’s,” only to receive the Macedonian call that reframes their entire mission. Along the way, we explore how God guides ordinary people through closed doors, Scripture illuminated by the Spirit, quiet promptings that align with Jesus’ mission, and the steady wisdom of trusted believers.

We also share a modern mission account: a missed flight that felt like failure, a flooded camp that proved it was protection, and a reroute that preserved a vital trip to serve vulnerable children. It’s a vivid reminder that detours can be deliverance and that providence often looks like inconvenience on day one. These moments teach us to pray when doors shut, to move when doors open, and to seek confirmation in community rather than chase impressions alone.

The heartbeat of this conversation is commitment. Luke changes one word—“they” to “we”—and reveals a turning point from observer to disciple. We wrestle with Jesus’ call to be all in: to obey when direction shifts, to love one another without reserve, and to let our daily work become worship. If you’ve been stuck between plans and purpose, this journey through Acts 16 offers clarity, courage, and a practical grid for discernment: watch the doors, read the Word, listen to the Spirit, and weigh it with wise counsel.

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