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word4U2day
2025-12-30
Open-door policy
The Bible says, 'Paul and his companions travelled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us.' After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them' (Acts 16:6-10 NIVUK).
God has an 'open-door policy.' When He opens a door, we're supposed to walk through it. When God kept Paul from going into Asia, he didn't hang around asking, 'Why, Lord?' He kept moving. For Paul, trying something and having it not work out was no big deal. He believed that his gift to God was his willing heart and his willingness to move, and God's gift to him was that He'd always guide him to where he needed to be.
What God prevents is as much divine guidance as the opportunities He gives us. Every door that didn't open for us, every opportunity we didn't get, and every call that didn't come were as much God's leadings as those that did. So knowing that we can't stay where we are right now may be the starting point for God's leadings in our lives. And it often begins with a stirring and restlessness in our souls.
Links to Bible verses: Holy Bible
Figuring out life can be challenging. But, with this daily youth inspiration, we hope you will find the wisdom, courage, and insight you need to live out your faith in the real, messy world.
word4U2day is brought to you by I AM Youth in partnership with Celebration that also writes The Word for Today. The material is centred around youth Bible verses. It is designed to speak into certain circumstances and to encourage young people to find joy and peace. Your current circumstances do not need to define who you are.
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