A Closed Door

Bradley Johnson • September 15, 2023

The Will of the Lord

It has been often said, “If you want to hear God laugh, then tell Him your plans.” Our plans don’t always line up with God’s plans. How should we respond when we feel God has closed the door on our plans? Acts 16:6-10 not only details the Apostle Paul’s response to the closed door, but it teaches us God’s plans are much better than ours. It reminds us that He not only casts the mission, but He sets its agenda. Prayerfully read through this passage which teaches us how to know and follow the will of God.

  • Read Acts 16:6-10

    The Macedonian Call


    6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.


    Acts 16:6–10 (ESV)