God is sovereign over the seas, yet he allowed Paul’s ship to be tossed in a storm for over a week. What was God’s purpose in that? It reveals Paul’s absolute trust in God, even a God who allows his servant to descend into the deepest need before he delivers him. It also shows that God’s purposes cannot be thwarted, even by the powerful forces of nature.
Insights: 1. God is sovereign over the storms on our life. The ship was out of man’s control, but it was not out of God’s control. 2. We are not necessarily out of God’s will when we get caught in a storm. In Matthew 14:22-24, Jesus purposely made his disciples get out on the sea where He knew they would be caught in a storm. He had a lesson he wanted to teach them.
ESV Isaiah 43:1-3a But now thus says the LORD,he who created you . . . who formed you . . . : "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
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Stephen Atkerson helps church leaders discover simple growth strategies that Jesus gave the early church. For over 30 years, he has worked with evangelists, missionaries, church planters, and pastors in Asia, the Americas, Europe and Africa. He is one of the pastors of a Baptist...
