S – They went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia; they had been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. ⁷ When they came to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them

Acts 16:6–7 CSB

O – There is no evidence of how they were prevented by the Holy Spirit.  It is one of those times he said, “No.”  Even trying a different route, they were still stopped.

A – This is why it is important to invite the Holy Spirit into our day and to listen to his prompting.  Sometimes, He says “no” and it is just as important as a “yes.”  But why did the Holy Spirit stop the disciples stop them from something as good as sharing the gospel?  Were those people not important to God to receive His Word and salvation?  How can a loving God not share eternal life with them?

I don’t know.  Yet, when you look at where God took them next and the people he interacted with, God moved powerfully.  We see God’s purpose and plan in action.

R – Lord, I invite your Holy Spirit into my day.  I want to be so in tune with you that I hear your promptings – the “yes” and the “no.”  Let my will align with yours today.