"Learning from Paul how God uses hindrances to guide us into His will."
Recorded on: Sunday, 11/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
Description:
Delivered during the Sunday Morning Worship Service, 11/1/2026. As Paul continues to emphasize to the Roman church his desire to come visit them, he reveals that he has been consistently prevented or hindered by a variety of obstacles. Even though Paul doesn't tell us the nature of these obstacles, we will turn to Scripture to find they cover a broad range of hindrances-- from the opposition of satan to the rigors of Kingdom-work; from circumstances and afflictions to the sovereign will of God. But all these preventions have one thing in common-- they are all used by God to guide His servants through the snares and pitfalls of life and ultimately to accomplish His sovereign will. As we analyze each type of hindrance, we will notice how Paul deals with each one-- with unceasing prayer, with a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and with trusting obedience to His guidance. Ultimately we will consider our own hindrances and strive to see them in a new light-- not as frustrating obstacles, but as the precious gift of God's Divine Guidance.
