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YOUR LIFE IS SECURED

Text:  Acts 27:22.

But now I urge you to have courage, because there will be no loss of life among you, but only loss of the ship.

For some reasons, Paul was en route to Rome. He was in the same ship with about 276 passengers and crew members.

They sailed slowly for a number of days and with difficulty because the wind was against them. (Act 27:7). Then, being led by the Spirit of God, Paul gave a warning to everyone, he said,  “Men, I see that during this voyage there will be hardship and a heavy loss not only of the cargo and ship, but also of our lives.” Act 27:10.

But the centurion (who was in charge) decided to listen to the pilot and the owner of the ship rather than to Paul.

 *It is safe and wise to listen to God's voice than the voice of reasoning or popular opinions.* 

It was not long before a violent wind (called a northeaster) swept down from the island where they were. The ship was caught so that it couldn’t face the wind, and they gave up and were swept along. When it was obvious that they could no longer be rescued, God gave His words to them through Paul again -

He said, "I urge you to have courage, because there will be no loss of life among you, but only loss of the ship." 

It is possible that you have neglected God's warning to you in the past which have brought difficulty your way. It's possible that you are already in a ship you have no business being in. It is possible you are in a relationship you shouldn't have been. Or a business you shouldn't have been involved with. Or an association you shouldn't have been part of. God is saying to you today that such 'ship' will be lost but your life will be rescued.

Don't hold on to an expired relationship or friendship. Listen to God's instructions on that matter and allow Him lead you beside the still waters. God is willing and ready to take you from difficult to a safe-landing only if you will harken to His voice and obey his commands.

 *Bible reading:*

 Acts 27:1-44.

 *PRAYER FOCUS*

Father, I receive the grace to let go of everything that is holding me down from fulfilling mandate..

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