Acts 16 Part 1 - This doesnt make any sense!

Conflict is the friction that sharpens the blade. Many times God uses tension or friction to shift our focus to the direction in which he wants us to go. Just ask Jonah! In relationships, conflicts (when handled properly) can help us grow stronger together, but in ministry, the stakes somehow seem higher. However, in ministry, the same rules apply. If members of the body disagree on something it can still be used to evaluate God’s truth, evaluate our understanding of scripture, and seek the spirit in the way we should go. As we wrestle with Acts 16, we should evaluate ourselves, how we relate to God’s word and other people, and how easily we adapt to the spirit's will. God’s word has a unique ability to shape us, mold us, and transform us closer to the image of Christ every day. We may make our plans, but are we letting the Lord lead our steps? As Psalm 139 tells us: 

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties;

24 And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.

Are we truly willing to wrestle with ourselves to discover and embrace God’s truth?