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Since he would not be persuaded, we stopped talking and simply said, "The Lord's will be done!" ~Acts 21:14 HCSB

Paul is finished with his third missionary journey and is returning to Jerusalem.  Along the way back he stops and meets with friends.  All of them know that once he gets to Jerusalem we will be arrested and handed over to the Gentiles, the Romans.  The Holy Spirit has told them this and they are warning Paul, begging Paul not to go.  Paul though is also being led by the Spirit to go there and to give his life if needed.  All the weeping starts to break Paul’s heart and they realize Paul is being send by God.  They all stopped talking and all agreed, “The Lord’s will be done!”

Paul’s confidence in the leading of the Holy Spirit was witnessed by those around him.  Once this was realized they supported Paul.  Our church leaders need our support.  They have been called by God to accomplish the difficult task of leading people in the will of God.  As church members we need to recognize this and put our personal likes and dislikes aside and to support Pastor’s and other church leaders who are being led.  Church leaders can help by being open and honest, to show their hearts and by being an imitator of Christ.  In other words lead by example, as Paul did. 

Lord help us to follow your lead.  Help us to support each other and especially our church leaders who are called to lead.  Give the gifts needed to carry out your will.  Give us the strength to be God pleasers and not people pleasers. Most of all Lord, You’re will be done! Amen