"It was three months after the shipwreck that we set sail on another ship that had wintered at the island." Acts 28:11 NLT. (Read Chapters 27-28)
The apostle Paul had been falsely arrested and, because he was a Roman citizen, he had appealed to Caesar. Therefore, he was taken aboard a ship and they set sail for Rome. On the way, a terrible storm developed and after many days, they ran aground on the rocky coastline of Malta. During the trip, time and time again, Paul had to take control because the men were planning to leave the boat and try to make it to land in a small boat. Paul had shown them that this would be unwise, as they would all drown or be smashed about on the rocks.
Take note of this, during the shipwrecks of our lives, we should always be alert and take control. Panic so easily kicks in with many people, making the situation worse and, this can lead to disaster. Take the lead, whenever you can. This is what Paul did and they made it to the shore. Paul, again took charge by lighting a fire because they were all so cold after their drenching. As Paul threw sticks onto the fire, a snake bit him and hung on to his wrist. But, he was in control and he shook it off. The people expected him to die very quickly from the poison that the snake had injected into him, but he was fine. After this, his popularity grew and after a while they thought him a god and he was able to minister and lay hands on some of the people and the beginnings of a church were sown.
Now this, all happened because Paul remained level-headed. He didn't panic because of the mayhem around him, he just took charge and because of this, lives were changed for the better and new works for God were created.
God is never caught out, He always has a plan. Note how after three months, they were supplied with another ship and it was equipped with all they would need and it cost them nothing. From the threat of drowning from the shipwreck, to losing everything to the peril of the sea, they were rested on a sunny island and then supplied with all they needed to continue their journey.
Don't ever be tempted to think the worse and that God can't help you now. He can do anything that He chooses to do. Because of Paul's love for God, the whole crew were blessed. And so will you be as you put your trust in Jesus.
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