In this message, Dave explores the final chapter of Acts and the unstoppable movement of the gospel. Through Paul's journey to Malta and eventually to Rome, we are reminded that although our circumstances may change what we are able to do, they can never limit what God can do.
Paul faces shipwreck, unexpected delays and imprisonment, yet none of these things stop him from sharing the good news of Jesus. Dave draws out several important lessons from Paul's example:
1. Don't allow your circumstances to silence your calling.
Paul's circumstances could have easily become an excuse not to share the gospel. Yet wherever he found himself, he continued to proclaim Jesus without hindrance. We are reminded that what can stop the gospel moving forward is not necessarily our circumstances, but our failure to do what God has called us to do. If God calls us, He will equip us with everything we need.
2. Get involved and be willing to serve wherever you are.
When Paul arrives in Malta, he doesn't stand back and wait for someone else to help. He gets involved, even helping to gather wood for the fire. Malta wasn't on Paul's itinerary, but God had a plan for him there. Sometimes God opens doors in places we never expected to find ourselves. We need to be willing to get involved and trust that God can work through even the most unexpected situations.
3. Waiting is an active part of following God.
Sometimes God's timing is different from ours. Waiting doesn't mean doing nothing. It means continuing to seek God, remaining faithful and trusting Him, even when things aren't happening at the speed we expect. Our calling doesn't change just because the journey takes longer than we imagined.
4. Keep Jesus at the centre of the message.
Paul doesn't make his personal circumstances the focus; he makes Jesus the message. Wherever he goes, his priority remains sharing the good news. We are challenged to do the same, not allowing our own situations, difficulties or feelings to distract us from the purpose God has given us.
Dave leaves us with an important reminder: our circumstances may restrict what we can do in our own strength, but they cannot restrict what God can do.
When God says go, He doesn't say "only if you feel like it." We are called to follow Him faithfully, get involved and proclaim Jesus wherever He places us.
The book of Acts ends with Paul preaching the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. The movement of God continues, and we each have a part to play in it.
Filmed 08/11/2026