Paul Saves the Day

What a drama! It has been fourteen long days of storm and terror for Paul's companions. And now about midnight the ship is about to run aground and break up on the rocks. The sailors sure "wished for daybreak". (Acts 27:27-37)

And they hatch up a plan. They decide to let down a boat, pretending to lay out more anchors, and escape the disaster - leaving some 276 people to fend for themselves. 

But Paul tips off the centurions and soldiers who cut the boat's ropes so the crew have to stay. Can you imagine all the yelling, confusion, and even fighting? Fear can cause some awful stuff!

Finally, about dawn, Paul stands up and encourages them all to eat "for this is for your preservation, for not a hair from the head of any of you will perish". Then he "took bread and gave thanks to God in the presence of all, and he broke it and began to eat. All of them were encouraged and they themselves also took food".

The truth is there is no telling when God might use us to be a saving grace to many people. As we learn to trust our Lord each day, we are strengthened to be His grace no matter what the drama.

Thank you, Lord, for Your saving grace