167 Hostages of a Deadly Decision

Acts 27, TBC Book Two, Chapter 167
The time finally arrived for Paul to board a ship, the first leg of his journey to Rome. Along with other prisoners also bound for Rome, Paul was entrusted to a centurion named Julius. Two friends joined Paul as passengers, Aristarchus, a Macedonian from Thessalonica, and Luke, the physician.

The next day, landing at Sidon, Julius permitted Paul to connect with friends in the city who could provide supplies for his voyage. Then they put out to sea along Cyprus, battling strong headwinds. At Myra they boarded a cargo ship from Alexandria, Egypt, bound for Italy.

Much time had been lost because of the fierce winds. It was now late September, and experienced sailors were not the only ones who knew that a voyage this late could prove fatal.

Looking at both the centurion and the seamen, Paul said, “Men, I can see that this voyage will prove disastrous. It will result in great loss to the ship, the cargo, and even our own lives.”

But instead of heeding Paul’s advice, the centurion listened to the ship’s owner and his pilot. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 167, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: Seldom do we journey in isolation—our presence gifts others with God’s grace.
     A promise to cling to: “ ‘Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me and said, “Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.” So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.’ ” Acts 27:23-25 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Believe for It  CeCe Winans     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]