Acts 27 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Acts 27.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/act/27/1/s_1045001

Meditate on verses 22-25.  Paul is speaking.

 

“Yet now I urge you to keep up your courage, for

 there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship.

 For this very night an angel of the God to whom

 I belong and whom I serve stood before me, saying,

 'Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and

 behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.'

 Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe

God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told.”

 

The LORD continued revealing His secrets to Paul as he was sent from Caesarea by the Sea to Rome.  In the meditation passage, the people onboard ship were in dire circumstances and losing hope.  Paul encouraged them he would see Caesar, and all 276 of them would survive the journey (v. 37).

 

As the ship breaks apart, some of the Roman soldiers wanted to kill the prisoners to ensure they did not escape (v. 42).  “But the centurion, wanting to bring Paul safely through, kept them from their intention” (v. 43).

 

The centurion and the shipwreck are an example of the Holy Spirit working through people and events to fulfill God’s purposes.

 

Pray Acts 27:23-25 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

 

“LORD God, _________ and I belong to and serve You. 

Do not let us be afraid to do what You say we will do.

 Spare those who are with us.  Help us keep up our

courage, for we believe You, God, that it

will turn out exactly as You have told us.

For the sake of Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell