The David Spoon Experience 6-8-23 Part 2

1) The next step in the Book of Acts is Paul traveling to different areas. Here's the key. He doesn't have a travel company that books his flights on Travelocity. He does have an Agent, and that would be the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit tells Paul where to go because the Holy Spirit tells people where to go. He did it in the Old Testament. He did it in the New Testament. And He does it now. That’s how people move into ministry in the Kingdom of God, be they missionaries or pastors. If the Holy Spirit tells us to go somewhere, then we go. Or we are disobeying God.

2) When you read the Book of Acts, you kind of find out that Paul's got a lot of charismatic in him. While he's in another location, he has a vision. What's the difference between a vision and a dream? A vision is a dream while you are awake. So, does God still give visions today? Does He still give dreams today? Only if you believe that God fulfills His prophecies. He’s continuing to fulfill his prophetic word of pouring out His Holy Spirit on the sons and daughters of His children, according to Acts and Joel.

3) And now we come to Lydia, the seller of purple from Thyatira. This woman is truly amazing. She was already a worshiper of God but wanted more, and the Lord gave it to her. She accepts the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. She becomes a believer, but we get to see that the Lord uses her gifts immediately for His kingdom. Now she's twisting Paul's and the gang’s arms in order for them to hang out at her house. True manipulation, genuinely used by God. She didn't quit until she got her way. Hint, hint.