#soap # Acts 21 ## Title: Trust the Lord ## Scripture: (Acts 21:14) Because he could not be persuaded, we said no more except, “The Lord’s will be done.” (NET) ## Observation: Have you ever had a friend getting ready to do something you didn’t think was wise? Did you try to convince them to do something else? Many times, this can lead to a failed friendship or wondering why the Lord wasn’t stopping them. Instead, what if we did as Paul’s friends did? When they realized they could not stop Paul from making a different decision, they began to realize that God may be up to something. What seemed like a bad idea to them may be a vehicle the Lord would use for His ultimate good. Now, this does not mean that we smile if someone is heading into sin. We cannot say that a decision for them to cheat on their spouse is God’s good plan for them. However, we realize that God can turn even the worst decisions into something that brings Him glory. Who knows, maybe God was in it all along. ## Application: Always be willing to speak truth in love to your friends, but ultimately trust the Lord. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for leading us more than we realize.