The northeaster hit like a hammer and the crew lost the ability to steer. Day one they barely secured the lifeboat. Day two they threw the cargo overboard. Day three they jettisoned the ship’s gear with their own hands. Then Luke admits something honest. All hope of being saved was fading, and the we means Luke had given up too. Then Paul stood up. An angel had told him not to be afraid, that he must stand before Caesar, and that God had graciously given him every life on board. The presence of one faithful believer became shelter for two hundred and seventy-six strangers. Then came the heart of it. I believe God that it will be just as I was told. Everyone else had tied their hope to circumstance, so when the circumstances disappeared the hope blew away. Paul’s hope was tied to a word, and the word did not blow away when the wind did. He did not promise the ship. He promised the people.
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.