Luke picks his pen back up with one small word he has not used in years. We. He is on the boat now, and so is Aristarchus, because even the greatest missionary in the New Testament needed friends beside him. A pagan centurion named Julius treats Paul with the very kindness the New Testament uses to describe God himself, a reminder that providence often arrives through people who do not yet know the God moving them. At Fair Havens, with the safe season closing, Paul warned that sailing on would end in loss of cargo, ship, and lives, wisdom earned from three shipwrecks already behind him. The centurion overruled him. Then a gentle south wind sprang up and everyone felt confirmed. That same gentle breeze would carry them into the storm of their lives. A favorable wind is not the same as a faithful direction. Paul gave his counsel, was overruled, and stayed in the boat anyway.
What is Acts Daily Devotional Podcast?
What if the story of the early church isn’t just history, but a blueprint for following Jesus today? The Acts Daily Devotional Podcast is a 141-day journey through the book of Acts in the Bible, hosted by Pastor Derek. Each short episode combines Scripture and practical teaching to help inspire your daily chair time with God, whether at home or on your drive to work. Starting April 26, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to advance the mission of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.