We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit

and have spiritual discernment to follow

the correct guidance of the Holy Spirit.

In the context of evangelistic missionary work for the gospel of Jesus Christ,

what should we do when the Holy Spirit blocks

or does not permit the ministry location we intend to go to?

When the Holy Spirit prevents us from going in a certain direction,

we believe that there is undoubtedly a path that He opens for us.

However, how can we distinguish

between the hindrance and permission of the Holy Spirit?

When the Holy Spirit blocks the path we intend to take,

even if we claim to have a righteous purpose of preaching the gospel,

if we do not humbly submit to the Spirit's hindrance

and instead try to observe our right intentions, is that not pride?

Furthermore, if the Holy Spirit has opened a path for us to take,

yet we continue to pray for it to be opened,

without discerning it, is that not our folly?

It seems that merely having the right purpose a

nd a right heart's motive is not enough.

It requires the fullness of the Holy Spirit and spiritual discernment

to follow the right leading of the Spirit

(Ref.: Acts 16:6-10).