Wednesday, June 11, 2014

To be a true Christian like Paul

Acts 27:1-20
The voyage to Rome is made in three ships: a coaster from Caesarea to Myra, on the south coast of Turkey; a cargo vessel (carrying grain on the regular run from Alexandria in Egypt to Rome) from Myra to Malta; and another from Malta to Puteoli in the Bay of Naples.
Luke gives a superb高超 account of the eventful passage.
They start late in the season (sailing ceased for winter in mid-November) and by the time they reach Crete 'the Fast' (Atonement, September/October) is over. As they seek a safe winter harbour, the favourable south wind changes to a dreaded 'north-easter'.
For two weeks they run before the storm, with no means of knowing where they are (they fixed their position by sighting sun and stars)
At Fair Heavens, Paul warned them, "Men, I can see that our  voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also." But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship.
Why?
Paul is not sailor so the centurion don't listen to what Paul's said.
The Holy Spirit is with Paul, so he knew the danger of this trip. And Paul didn't fear the way for God is with him.
If people knew who is the Paul, his words are trust worthy.
How?
When the Holy Spirit is with me, I won't fear and I know the way forward secured by the Lord. What I said is believable. To be a true Christian like Paul.



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