So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us. Acts 27:2
In the 27th Chapter of Acts Paul was being taken to Caesar to plead his case. Interestingly enough they ran into a storm and had to change their intended course.
When we had sailed slowly many days, and arrived with difficulty
off Cnidus, the wind not permitting us to proceed, we sailed under the shelter of Crete off Salmone. Acts 27:7
Although there was a change in course the journey had to continue so as the wind subsided they continued.
When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete. Acts 27:13
Unfortunately things did not continue to go smoothly and again the storm arose. A decision had to be made about what to do next.
And because we were exceedingly tempest-tossed, the next day they lightened the ship. Acts 27:18
The decision they made did not solve their problem and it became necessary to make another decision.
Then, fearing lest we should run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern, and prayed for day to come. Acts 27:29
Many things happened during that trip and many times there was a need to change courses and make decisions in order to get to the shore safely. Getting rid of things that were once thought to be necessary, anchoring to the bottom of the ocean believing that would help and even grabbing a piece of the ship to float to shore were some of what was necessary but a decision had to be made to do each. What is it in your life that you need to make a decision about? What have you been holding on to that is holding you back? Where do you want to be that you aren’t sure how to get there? Have you been wondering “what’s my next move?” God is waiting for you to grab a hold of Him and allow Him to take you to where you need or want to be. Trust Him during these times.
But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land, and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that they all escaped safely to land. Acts 27:43-44
Don’t be afraid to decide,
Minister Deidra Bibb
