R³ Devotional - Day 348
R³ Devotional - Day 348 - Acts 28
By: Anderson Baptist Church
Paul knew God had destined him to go to Rome. In Acts 19, verse 21, he resolved in the spirit, he was to go to Rome to preach the gospel. We don’t always know how we will get where God wants us to go, but He will make a way.
For this trip, Paul ended up in chains on a ship that was wrecked on the island of Malta. What a journey. Picking up in Acts 28, verse 2 we see it was cold and raining. Paul collected firewood for a fire. A poisonous snake came out of the firewood and bit him (verse 3). The local natives were familiar with this snake and based on their beliefs thought Paul was a murderer and that’s why the snake bit him and would surely die.
We see what Paul was going through: Cold, wet, bit by a poisonous snake, perceived to be a murderer and would soon die. All he was trying to do was get to Rome, be obedient to the Spirit and preach the gospel.
What he didn’t realize, through these events, people were seeing God at work. God provided the wood for warmth. Paul did not die from the snake bite. He, just “shook it off” (vs 5). And the Natives changed their minds and considered him a god.
The father of the chief of the natives fell ill. Paul was able to visit him, pray and the father was healed.
In the end, everything the ship and crew had lost was replenished or replaced. Even another ship was provided, and Paul eventually ended up in Rome.
When God has set us on a journey, many times it seems like we are shipwrecked, alone, or being attacked.
If we continue to be faithful and strong in the Lord, we will prevail.
REAL - Life Principle: If you are following God, He will show you a path and be with you.
Psalm 37:23-24(ESV)
23The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
24though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.
RELEVANT - Life Application: You will get through the trials and temptations.
1 Corinthians 10:13(ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
READY – Action Steps: Rejoice in these trials and tribulation because it demonstrates your obedience and love for our Lord Jesus Christ and grows you.
James 1:2-4(ESV)
2Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
For this trip, Paul ended up in chains on a ship that was wrecked on the island of Malta. What a journey. Picking up in Acts 28, verse 2 we see it was cold and raining. Paul collected firewood for a fire. A poisonous snake came out of the firewood and bit him (verse 3). The local natives were familiar with this snake and based on their beliefs thought Paul was a murderer and that’s why the snake bit him and would surely die.
We see what Paul was going through: Cold, wet, bit by a poisonous snake, perceived to be a murderer and would soon die. All he was trying to do was get to Rome, be obedient to the Spirit and preach the gospel.
What he didn’t realize, through these events, people were seeing God at work. God provided the wood for warmth. Paul did not die from the snake bite. He, just “shook it off” (vs 5). And the Natives changed their minds and considered him a god.
The father of the chief of the natives fell ill. Paul was able to visit him, pray and the father was healed.
In the end, everything the ship and crew had lost was replenished or replaced. Even another ship was provided, and Paul eventually ended up in Rome.
When God has set us on a journey, many times it seems like we are shipwrecked, alone, or being attacked.
If we continue to be faithful and strong in the Lord, we will prevail.
REAL - Life Principle: If you are following God, He will show you a path and be with you.
Psalm 37:23-24(ESV)
23The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
24though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.
RELEVANT - Life Application: You will get through the trials and temptations.
1 Corinthians 10:13(ESV)
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
READY – Action Steps: Rejoice in these trials and tribulation because it demonstrates your obedience and love for our Lord Jesus Christ and grows you.
James 1:2-4(ESV)
2Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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