November 24, 2024 - Acts 27:31-44
"The Battle Belongs to the Lord"
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November 24, 2024
Acts 27
Lessons Learned
by Wayne Gaeddert
1. Paul was in the custody of a centurion named Julius.
2. Paul was joined on this trip that was supposed to go to Rome with:
Aristarchus a Macedonian
Luke
3. The storm violently tossed the ship in the sea.
4. The ‘angel of God’ promised Paul:
You must stand before Caesar.
All on board would be saved from the storm.
5. “It is far better to be with God in the midst of danger than to be without God in a place of apparent safety.” John Barton Oxford Bible Commentary
6. "One man who trusts God in a storm of life can have a major impact on others who see the reality of God in his life." Steven Cole
7. “There are times when one dedicated believer can change the whole atmosphere of a situation simply by trusting God and making that faith visible.” Wiersbe
8. "Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened." Billy Graham
9. Ancient Romans ships usually had two sails, the mainsail and the foresail, the latter especially for guidance. The foresail was set on the bow of the ship and this maneuver would allow them to catch wind and give them speed as they headed toward the beach.
10. “The paradox of God’s protective care is that sometimes He protects us in the storm instead of removing us from the storm.” David Jeremiah
11.“Though the promise of safety had been given, the final hours on board the ship were still traumatic. The promise did not eliminate the difficulties. It would simply be a great encouragement when things got worse, for things did indeed get worse before they got better. This illustrates an important truth about God’s promises. After they are given, circumstances often get worse to make it look even more impossible than before that the promises will be fulfilled. But it is not the circumstances that determine if the promises will be fulfilled or not. It is the power of God that determines the fulfillment of the promises.” John G. Butler
12. Link to “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” by Marantha Music
13. Application:
Paul’s spiritual anchors in the storm:
Assurance of God’s presence.
Practical encouragement.
Absolute faith.