Unwavering Steadfastness to God’s Will (Acts 21:1-16)

I. Hindrances to fulfilling God’s will (Matt. 7;13-14)

1. Fear (Phil. 1:20-21; 2 Tim. 1:7-8)
2. Spiritual short-sightedness (2 Kings 6:17)
3. Impatience and self will (Exodus 32:1-8; 2 Tim. 4:10)
4. Unresolved sin (Genesis 3:1-12; Psalms 51:1-12; Matt. 19:17; Matt. 11:28; 1 Peter 5:7; 1 Jn. 1:9)

II. Discerning and fulfilling God’s will (John 4:34; Acts 21:13-14)

1. Surrendering our will to God (Eph. 6:6-8; Prov. 3:5,6)
2. Search the scriptures daily for ourselves (John 5:39)
3. Spend time in prayer (Psalm 63:1-5; 1 Kings 20:40, 42-43)
4. Seek Godly counsel (Prov. 11:14; 15)
5. Step through with courage (Joshua 3:12-16; Deut. 31:6)