“They were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia… So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas.” — Acts 16:6–8 (NKJV)
In John 7:2–9, Jesus’ brothers urged Him to go up to the Feast of Tabernacles and make Himself known publicly. To them, it seemed like a strategic move—good timing, the right crowd, and maximum visibility. But Jesus refused. Why? Because the Father hadn’t said to go. Jesus wasn’t driven by opportunity or pressure—He was led by the Spirit. And that made all the difference.
Paul understood this, too. In Acts 16, he and his team were “forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.” That seems strange at first—how could preaching the gospel be the wrong move? But Spirit-led ministry isn’t just about doing good things—it’s about doing God’s things, in His timing, in His way.
Ministry is not a one-size-fits-all strategy. It’s not just about passion or open doors. It’s about walking in step with the Spirit. Paul didn’t push forward just because he had momentum—he listened. And because he listened, he was redirected to Macedonia, where revival broke out.
The Spirit sees what you don’t. He knows the hearts you’re sent to reach, the timing that’s best, and the strategy that will bear the most fruit. When you let Him lead, you avoid unnecessary resistance and step into supernatural results.
Being Spirit-led doesn’t mean being inactive—it means being intentional. It means daily yielding your agenda and listening for His promptings. It means sometimes saying no to good things so you can say yes to God things.
Today, depend on the Holy Spirit to guide your steps, your conversations, and your decisions. Whether you're ministering to a friend, leading a group, or simply going about your day, trust Him to lead you. He knows the way—and when you follow, fruitfulness follows you.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
In John 7:2–9, Jesus’ brothers urged Him to go up to the Feast of Tabernacles and make Himself known publicly. To them, it seemed like a strategic move—good timing, the right crowd, and maximum visibility. But Jesus refused. Why? Because the Father hadn’t said to go. Jesus wasn’t driven by opportunity or pressure—He was led by the Spirit. And that made all the difference.
Paul understood this, too. In Acts 16, he and his team were “forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.” That seems strange at first—how could preaching the gospel be the wrong move? But Spirit-led ministry isn’t just about doing good things—it’s about doing God’s things, in His timing, in His way.
Ministry is not a one-size-fits-all strategy. It’s not just about passion or open doors. It’s about walking in step with the Spirit. Paul didn’t push forward just because he had momentum—he listened. And because he listened, he was redirected to Macedonia, where revival broke out.
The Spirit sees what you don’t. He knows the hearts you’re sent to reach, the timing that’s best, and the strategy that will bear the most fruit. When you let Him lead, you avoid unnecessary resistance and step into supernatural results.
Being Spirit-led doesn’t mean being inactive—it means being intentional. It means daily yielding your agenda and listening for His promptings. It means sometimes saying no to good things so you can say yes to God things.
Today, depend on the Holy Spirit to guide your steps, your conversations, and your decisions. Whether you're ministering to a friend, leading a group, or simply going about your day, trust Him to lead you. He knows the way—and when you follow, fruitfulness follows you.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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January
Day 1: Knowing Jesus is Eternal LifeDay 2: That I May Know HimDay 3: The Supremacy of ChristDay 4: Christ the FoundationDay 5: Forgiven CompletelyDay 6: Forgive as You’ve Been ForgivenDay 7: A New CreationDay 8: Righteous by FaithDay 9: Adopted and ChosenDay 10: Accepted in the BelovedDay 11: Seated with ChristDay 12: God’s WorkmanshipDay 13: Nothing Can Separate YouDay 14: Christ in You, the Hope of GloryDay 15: The Mind of ChristDay 16: The Image of God RestoredDay 17: Grace That TeachesDay 18: The Measure of FaithDay 19: Faith Works by LoveDay 20: The Faith of the Son of GodDay 21: The Crucified LifeDay 22: Renew Your MindDay 23: Take Every Thought CaptiveDay 24: Think on These ThingsDay 25: Be Spiritually Minded
February
Day 26: Press Toward the GoalDay 27: Led by the SpiritDay 28: Walk in the SpiritDay 29: Spirit of Power, Love, and Sound MindDay 30: Empowered From On HighDay 31: Healing Is in the AtonementDay 32: Minister Healing to OthersDay 33: Pray in the SpiritDay 34: The Spirit Helps Our WeaknessDay 35: Be Filled ContinuouslyDay 36: Gifts of the SpiritDay 37: Spirit-Led MinistryDay 38: Fruit of the SpiritDay 39: The Spirit Bears WitnessDay 40: Walk Worthy of Your CallingDay 41: Love Is the GreatestDay 42: Unity of the SpiritDay 43: Forgive One AnotherDay 44: Serve in LoveDay 45: Bear One Another’s Burdens