Holding Patterns

HOLDING PATTERNS

Pastor Brandon Berg

Acts 16:5-10, CEB "Paul and his companions traveled throughout the regions of Phrygia and Galatia because the Holy Spirit kept them from speaking the word in the province of Asia. When they approached the province of Mysia, they tried to enter the province of Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus wouldn’t let them. Passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas instead. A vision of a man from Macedonia came to Paul during the night. He stood urging Paul, 'Come over to Macedonia and help us!' Immediately after he saw the vision, we prepared to leave for the province of Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the good news to them."

I. THE "MY CIRCUMSTANCES ARE UNIQUE" MYTH
 

II. THE "TIME IS NOT ON MY SIDE" MYTH
 

III. THE "SIT AND WAIT" MYTH

IV. THE "CLOSED DOOR = DEAD END" MYTH

Big Idea: Every holding pattern in life will return us the vital issue of trusting God for timing, wisdom, and direction. And, God is completely trustworthy to get us to our destination.
 

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How would life have been different had you addressed your last holding pattern this way?
2. How could life be different if you address your current holding pattern this way?