Nourish Your Body

 

Now here is the C in an-C-hor....Call upon the Lord

 

In verses 23-26, we learn of Paul’s vision.

 Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’  So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me.  Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.”

 

I believe he received this late-night revelation during his prayer time as he was calling upon the Lord. Paul must have been a night owl because Acts 16 describes his midnight praise service that resulted in a miraculous earthquake. The text clearly references his personal faith when it says, “the God whose I am” (NIV). His faith was not based on this midnight vision; rather Paul believed and trusted that God was in control.

 

Imagine Paul standing on the deck in the storm’s darkness praising his God.

 

Every person should ask the penetrating question, “To whom do I belong?”

 

Some belong to their job. Others belong to their golf club or professional organization, but Paul belonged to Almighty God. While affiliations with civic or professional groups offer certain privileges, none of their perks compare to the presence of God during a storm.

 

The Lord responded to the call of one His chosen servants by providing comfort and courage.

 

Scripture reveals numerous titles given to God that express His response to calls for help. For example, Psalm 18 identifies God as my Strength, my Rock, my Fortress, my Deliverance, my Shield, My Stronghold, my Support, and my Savior.

 

No matter what you face today, do not hesitate to call on Him. He is your anchor when the storm punches you!

 

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