You Can’t Push God Away
Read Acts 20
Today’s Truth
Following Jesus took Paul on quite the adventure. Paul battled through tears, overwhelming opposition, loneliness, and weariness, but he never gave up on his calling.
Along the way, Paul found friends who became his family. He saw miracle after miracle, including bringing a young boy back to life. Leaving Ephesus was heartbreaking, but Spirit-led. Paul had been so transformed by Jesus’ love that he was willing to follow Him no matter the cost.
Discussion Questions
- What does this passage teach us about God? How does it apply to you?
- Has discouragement kept you from telling someone else about Jesus?
- What's one piece of encouragement you can draw from reading about Paul's life and ministry?
Application
The Holy Spirit leads each us into cities, jobs, and relationships, just like He led Paul. The schools we attend, the jobs we hold, the kids we raise — none of these things happen by accident. God places people all around us who need to hear the good news. The miracle you coworkers or classmates need could start with you.
Like Paul, we will have days where we want to give up and moments where the Holy Spirit’s leading leads us to tears. But God promises to be with us through it all, just like He was with Paul.
