Today's Word

"The sailors tried to abandon the ship; they lowered the lifeboat as though they were going to put out anchors from the front of the ship. But Paul said to the commanding officer and the soldiers, 'You will all die unless the sailors stay aboard.' So the soldiers cut the ropes to the lifeboat and let it drift away."
Acts 27:30-32(NLT)

Today's Reflection

My Life Application Bible Commentary this wonderful point;

“The sailors had concocted a plan to jump ship and leave everyone else to fend for themselves. The thought of remaining on a sinking ship seemed like sheer madness to them. But Paul learned of their plot and boldly spelled out the consequences. In essence, he told them exactly the opposite of what their senses told them: 'You think you can find life by ignoring what God has said. Not true. You think you will experience death if you heed what God has said. Not true. No matter how desperate your situation seems, ultimate safety is found in remaining in God's will.' This is a great lesson for us: It is far better to be with God in the midst of danger than to be without God in a place of apparent safety."

Prayer

“Lord, so much of my life is spent in self preservation, defensiveness, trying to look good, attempting to justify myself, my life or even my existence. My life is way too much about me. Please forgive me Lord, help me to trust You and recognize that in saving myself I lose myself and that in losing myself to You I find You and along with You, myself. In Christ's Name, Amen."