Having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit.

Acts 16:6-10, And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian region, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia; and when they had come to Mysia, they were trying to go into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them; and passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a certain man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to him, and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” And when he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.

We need His discernment in every situation; when to speak, when to remain silent. It’s much easier to talk than to really listen intently, and it’s much easier to go rather than to wait upon the Lord. When He closes doors, do we stop looking or do as Paul did and keep looking for the door that is open, being ready to step through it?

Give me Your wisdom and discernment for those doors that are open; give me the boldness to go when You call.