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Day by Day Devotional - Year 4 of 5
Acts 27:18-44
Paul is just as calm in the midst of the storm as he was before governors and kings. The hurricane does not prevent him from hearing the voice of God, whose he is, and whom he serves (v. 23). In time of trial, men often show the worst selfishness but the dear apostle here thinks of the safety of his travelling companions. He reassures them with the word of God and then encourages them to take some food, not without having given thanks in front of them all (1 Timothy 4:4-5).
After all the mishaps and the loss of the ship, they arrive safe and sound at their "desired haven" (read Psalms 107:25-30).
We can see in the ship, a plaything of the tempest, a picture of the Church on earth. Having set out in good weather, it was not long before she met with the wind of trials and persecutions which Satan raised against her. The lack of food, a period of profound darkness, recourse to all sorts of prudent measures, all this has happened because the voice of the apostles – in the Word – has not been heeded. The day is approaching, and with it the final shipwreck of professing Christendom (the ship). But the Lord knows those who are His in this Church, which call upon His name. Not one will be lost of those whom the Father has given Him (2 Timothy 2:19; John 17:12).
