Paul bound by man; but still free to follow Jesus.
Acts: 27: 20 Paul a prisoner was shipwrecked while
being escorted to be before Caesar. A terrible storm
came up and all hope was gone. The crew gave up in
despair, because they felt they would not be saved. But in
verse 22, Paul said, “ I exhort you to be of good cheer: for
there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of
the ship.” An angel of God visited him and assured him
no one would perish.
God had a plan for Paul and no storm was going to stop it
from happening. The angel said, “and, lo, God hath given
thee all them that sail with thee.”
To parents, wives, husbands, aunts, uncles; God loves the
family unit, and HE loves all people. HE has a plan for
each individual, but their will to be obedient to HIM and
HIS instructions is important.
They dropped a lifeboat over into the water but Paul told
them, “You better obey. God has plans to save you, but
you have to make the choice yourself.” The soldiers cut
the rope and the boat fell into the water.
The ship broke into pieces and each of the 276 were
supernaturally (angelic help) given a piece of something to
float onto, and all made it to shore.
Paul bound as a prisoner on the ship, was instructed by
God on how to save everyone aboard…. If they would
listen and obey.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Within our storms God loves us and will make a way.
Including family and friends. HE loves us all! He gives us
H O P E !!