Acts 27:21-44
Paul said to them, encouraged them, for an angel of the God whose I am 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.
Paul, the prisoner, commands extraordinary authority, giving hope and courage to all 276 soul's aboard. God has promised them safety: Paul will appear before Caesar.
When the ship runs aground, all make it safely to shore on an island they discover to be Malta.
Why?
Paul's authority came from the Lord, who has word to him, and Paul has faith in God that it will happen just as he told him.
Centurion refuse listen the words of Paul once, and he found what Paul said are true, so this time he believed in what Paul recommended.
God's promise is all who sailed with Paul will be saved, but some of they planted to take the lifeboat. So Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, 'Unless these men stay with the ship, you cannot be saved.'
How?
God's words are trustworthy, have faith in the Lord. Be happy and rejoice with God.
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