Week 9, Day 3
March 2, 2022 Scripture: Acts 27 Trials. Paul’s confidence in God and trust in him is remarkable. Paul anticipates that the boat will most certainly capsize if they set sail when they do. But the soldiers don’t listen. They have a job to do and they are going to carry it out. It’s not long into the journey that they likely regret their decision. It seems like death is all but certain. But an angel speaks to Paul, and he comforts all the soldiers and prisoners, “God will spare our lives.” God continually cares for Paul. What is interesting is this trial on the boat is preparation for yet another trial. God is preserving Paul’s life that he might make it to Rome and stand before Caesar. If I were Paul, I might say something to God like, “Gee, thanks.” But Paul, in his incredible character and faith, trusts in the Lord. He is not looking to avoid the trails but see the trials as opportunities to testify to the love of God through Christ. Today, let’s give God glory through the trials and adversities that we face. Our mindset must change. We must shift from thinking that the Christian life is the absence of trials and difficulty. Rather, trials and difficulties are opportunities for the God to receive glory. This is a hard shift for all of us. Take courage today, knowing that God is with you and the struggle you face is something God is with you in. He loves you, glorify him!
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AuthorJordan Ickes, Minister of Etna Green Church of Christ. Archives
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