Scripture Union Daily Guide 8th December 2022 [Sailing Against the Winds]

Scripture Union Daily Guide 8th December 2022 [Sailing Against the Winds]

SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE DEVOTIONAL FOR 8 DECEMBER 2022

DAILY GUIDE DEVOTIONAL is a daily scriptural reading published by THE SCRIPTURE UNION NIGERIA with the intent of encouraging individuals and families to have deep insight into GOD’S WORD, making them communicate better with their CREATOR on daily basis.

TODAY’S TOPIC: SAILING AGAINST THE WINDS

Opening Prayer: Dear Lord, grant me understanding and illumination as I ponder on your word in Jesus name.

Scripture: Acts 27:1‐12

Question(s) for Reflection
• What does the passage teach about God the Father, or God the Son or God the Holy Spirit?
• Is there any other Biblical passage that can help me understand this passage better?

OUTLINE FOR DAILY GUIDE DEVOTIONAL 8TH DECEMBER 2022

This portion of the passage sets a narrative for the beginning of a journey that would be the climax of Paul’s ministry. His dream of going to Rome was becoming a reality. This was a journey with no return ticket. Envision saying farewell to the people you hold dear and embarking on a voyage without a guarantee of a warm welcome. We see a man who has lived out his purpose, a man who is not afraid to sail against the winds. God gave Paul encouragement from two sides.

First is the presence of Aristarchus on the boat. And then the kindness he receives from Julius the centurion. God has obviously gone ahead to set a path for him. His discernment and the advice he gave to the crew in v.10 is another evidence that Paul was well connected with the Holy Spirit. His advice was however ignored by the ship owners and captain. Why do you think they did this? We miss many chances in life because we fail to see God’s hand in our situations. We fail to differentiate between God speaking through people and ordinary people giving us advice.

Practice/Word Application
So what? When the going is tough, let your faith be tougher.

• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Thank you, Lord, for the people you bring my way in life to be a blessing and support to me. Help me also to be a blessing to others.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with
Psalms 127:3; Titus 1‐3; Proverbs 28

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