Not only was Philip one who preached the gospel, he also obeyed the guidance by the Holy Spirit. God's guidance has a special characteristic in that He often guides us step by step. In the beginning, God only asked Philip to go south, and when he saw the eunuch God didn't tell him what to say to the eunuch, but only asked him to approach the chariot.
God always guides us one step at a time, but we often like to ask: God, why don't you just show us the outcome? Actually, if God showed us the complete path before us, perhaps you won't be able to accept it. Think about Joseph in the Old Testament time: if God had shown him the path of his entire life, that he will be sold by his brothers to become slave in Egypt, and then wrongfully accused and imprisoned, forsaken by his friends.... Before he hears his whole life story, he won't ever consider becoming in charge of Egypt, not even the king of Egypt! Thank God because He knows our weakness, so He always guides as step by step, give us fresh strength everyday to face new challenges.
The guidance of God is also the process how He shapes us. When I decided to become a full-time minister, I often asked by God didn't call me to serve Him earlier? Why did I have to take the long detour of completing college, serving in the army, coming to the US to study meteorology, working in the area of meteorology in the Washington DC and finally was called to serve? God really had His will; if I didn't have my life experience, it would be hard for me to understand the pressure and difficulties that brothers and sisters face while living in the U.S. May God help us to put our lives to His hands, following the good example that Philip showed us in this passage. He simply obeyed the Lord when he was told to go to Gaza or to get closer to the chariot. Let us welcome the Holy Spirit and obey His guidance in our daily life!
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