The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

#291 - Mark Hitchcock // God Orders Our Stops and Steps

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Feb 11, 2026
Mark Hitchcock, pastor and Bible teacher known for clear expository preaching and writing on prophecy. He unpacks Acts 16 as a guide for discerning direction. He explains how to keep moving amid uncertainty. He describes how closed doors can redirect and how to practice general obedience while waiting for specifics.
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ANECDOTE

Bewildered, Not Lost

  • Daniel Boone said he was never lost but once bewildered for three days, illustrating confusion without being lost.
  • Mark Hitchcock compares Paul's confusion on his second missionary journey to that frontier bewilderment to show faithful perplexity.
INSIGHT

Keep Moving Through Closed Doors

  • Paul, Silas, and Timothy kept moving despite repeated closed doors during their thousand-mile journey.
  • Mark Hitchcock argues movement prevents paralysis and lets God guide one step at a time through the general will.
ADVICE

Act On The General Will

  • Do the things you already know God wants you to do and maintain movement in life.
  • Use the Bible's general will as your guide while waiting for specific direction.
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