All 276 of the passengers with Paul were now feeling a bit easier after their two week tempest ordeal. It was dawn, they saw land, and Paul had affirmed that "not a hair from the head of any of you will perish". (Acts 27:33-44) So they were strengthened by eating and threw the rest of the wheat overboard to lighten the ship.
However, the boat still stuck on a reef as they tried to land. And as the vessel was breaking apart, the soldiers started to kill all the prisoners (including Paul) so none would escape.
But God and the centurion "wanting to bring Paul safely through, kept them from their intention, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land". The rest followed floating on planks etc. "And so it happened that they all were brought safely to land."
Such an amazing story of preservation! God had decreed through an angel that Paul "must stand before Caesar". God had also granted Paul all those sailing with him.
God's word was accomplished. It always is. Praise His mighty name!
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