I’ve pasted the first part of today’s study – as follows:

 Acts 16:9 (NIV):   ‘… Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia … begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”’ (v.9)

An interesting example of supernatural guidance is the vision Paul received which we read about in the passage before us today – a vision which brought about a change of his plans. You would think that if anyone planned his future in a spiritual way, it was Paul. But here he seems to be moving in a direction other than that which God intended for him, and so the Holy Spirit intervenes supernaturally and spectacularly to direct him into a new sphere of activity. This intervention was exceptional, and obviously not something to which the great apostle was accustomed.”

Firstly, let me say – that the Spirit who enacted the supernatural guidance – to direct Paul; is the same Spirit who guides each one of us. Supernatural intervention has been going on since time began and will continue until time ends. Anyone, who teaches a different view is not being led by the Holy Spirit!

Secondly, even the most gifted apostle needs to be re-directed by God; likewise, no matter how sure we are of  the direction we have taken, we must be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit  to change our plans.

Thirdly, this type of intervention is exceptional – I feel that it does not occur with the minor, daily choices we are habitually called to make, as we live out our lives.

Any views?