Acts 21 “His Will Be Done”
“And
since he (Paul) would not be persuaded, we (his friends) fell silent,
remarking, "The will of the Lord be done!" (v.14)
Paul
is determined to do the Lord's will (verse 13), even though it will cost him
dearly (verse 11), and even though those who love him don't agree (verse
12).
This
reminds me of how others can unwittingly discourage us from doing the very
thing that the Lord has called us to do! Others can be blinded by their
fears over what they think may happen - even if the outcome is known, as in
this case (v.11), and potentially pull us away from His will. Paul's answer to his friends concern was, “I am ready not only to be bound, but even to die at Jerusalem for
the name of the Lord Jesus" (v.13).
Paul’s
stand here should be an encouragement for us in times when the LORD calls us to
go in a direction that others don’t understand or agree with. In those times,
we like Paul need the determination to move forward, even though others may not
want us to. The vital test of God’s will for us is, agreement with Him, not others.
Thy will
be done.
The
Truth
“For it is
God who works in you both to will
and to do for His
good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:13)
