"'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.'" ~Acts 27:24, NIV
Paul was captured by the Jews in a synagogue, and taken to a trial. At that trial, he appealed to Caesar - requiring that he be safely taken to Rome where his appeal could be heard. The journey was made partly by boat, and the captain made some rash decisions to try and speed up the process.
So Paul, the ship and crew are stuck in a terrible storm, so bad that the captain threw all of the supplies overboard and the ship was still being tossed about like a ragdoll.
An angel came to Paul in a dream, though, and told him the above verse. Paul was promised his trial with Caesar, and God rescued the lives around him, too.
Paul was an example on that ship. He was one of the only Christians, and this steadfast faith and courage changed many lives on his trip to Rome. But I suspect even he had to be reminded to not be afraid in devastating circumstances.
God has everything under control, and He has a perfect plan. God wants us to shine for Him in the dark places, and He can make anything happen, even save our lives.
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