Acts records a number of transitions as the disciples move out into new territory, and old ways are discarded for new. Old boundaries are forsaken as the apostles follow the Holy Spirit and obey his promptings. But all along the way – as this passage demonstrates – the Holy Spirit makes it clear through numerous happenings – that the transitions are from Him. We should not be afraid of innovation and change as long as we are sure that the changes are prompted by God in order to get his message to the people who need him.
LORD, when you call us to change, help us to be sensitive to what you want.
Acts 10-11:18