Shipwrecked

Today’s Readings: Acts 27

I’ve never been on a cruise or ship that could hold hundreds of people with sleeping spaces.  My wife Jennifer has.  She was once on a cruise that caught fire, and they all had to be lowered in rescue boats. Interestingly, she says that it seemed like the Titanic because they continued to play music and serve food while getting ready to be lowered.

In Acts 27, Paul travels from Adramyttium to Rome. When I looked at Google Maps for this course, I was amazed at the various islands and ports between the start and the finish. The only difference in the planned course was that a storm would come and cause the planned trip to change course. Similar to the opening episode of Gilligan’s Island, bad storms caused panic and fear throughout.

Except for Paul, he stayed strong. Our Lord communicated with Paul, and Paul sought His will. Paul’s relationship and trust in God were so strong.  He trusted despite the storms.

Maybe we can connect to this situation. Are you currently facing any storms? Have you experienced any “life” storms that have taken hold of your life? These could include the loss of loved ones, health, finances, jobs, friends, addictions, or the loss of a loved one.

This cruise included many losses, but not from Paul. God promises assurance through any storm we face. Seek and Trust Him.

Lord,

Storms are present. Sometimes, we are warned and listen, but there are still times when I think I have it figured out. Despite the wreckage, help us see God’s plan and purpose throughout.🙏

25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me