Sunday May 4, 2008

KEEP UP YOUR COURAGE!
Last week we talked about how Paul trusted God to always take care of him. Paul knew that he would get out of Jerusalem safely because one night the Lord told Paul that “…you must testify in Rome.” (Acts 23:11) Paul always believed what the Lord
told him. In this week’s story, Acts 27-28, we learn that even though Paul was sailing on a ship that was in danger of sinking in a storm, he knew that he was safe. Why did he know that he was safe? Because the Lord told him!!! Paul put all his faith in Jesus. He told the other people on the ship “to keep up your courage because not one of you will be lost…” (Acts 27:22) How could Paul say these words if he could not see into the future? Because an angel of the Lord had spoken to him in the night and said, “Do not be afraid, Paul… God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.” (Acts 27:23) The ship they were sailing on would be wrecked, but the 276 people on board would reach land safely. Let’s be safe in God’s arms!!!

THIS WEEKS MEMORY VERSE: (Acts 27:22)

“…keep up your courage…”