What do we do when we think everything is smooth only to discover the storm has come? In Paul's life, we see a metaphor for sailing troubled waters. God helps us through the storm.
Paul is taken prisoner to sail the rough seas. In this 27th chapter of Acts, we read of changing seasons, a good harbor, and an ignored forecast of rough sailing. Paul's warning is ignored and everyone is in peril for days. Also, interesting to note is Paul's life was spared and his treatment was pretty good. Obviously, they did not know what to do with Paul. He was not guilty to be punished but too persuasive to be released. The journey continues on an island in which everyone swims to safety following two weeks of rough weather.
Against all odds an angel speaks to Paul. Perhaps this message is reassuring to all those whose life is anything but smooth sailing...here is the message of the angel to Paul.
"Last night God's angel stood at my side, an angel of this God I serve, saying to me, 'Don't give up, Paul. You're going to stand before Caesar yet—and everyone sailing with you is also going to make it.' So, dear friends, take heart. I believe God will do exactly what he told me. But we're going to shipwreck on some island or other."
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