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Paul finally begins his voyage to Rome
Luke give an excellent detailed description of the voyage by sea
Verse 3, Paul was allowed to go and visit his friends.
Although he was a prisoner, he was being treated well, more like a house arrest.
It was very kind of Julius to allow Paul this freedom.
It attests to the high level of trust he had obtained, and to the kindness of the centurion
As they continued the voyage it was getting later in the year, closer to winter
They switched to an Alexandrian ship, probably hauling corn from Egypt, to make the rest of the voyage.
Luke mentions that it had taken “man days” to reach Cnidus, which should have taken less time as it was only about 130 miles
By the time they reached The fair Havens it was becoming dangerous to sail - because wintry conditions were starting
At this point Paul begins to admonish them - warning them that they were risking the ship and their very lives
Warnings Ignored
Have you ever ignored a warning?
We have been warned at some point of potential consequences for our decisions
Sometimes people don’t believe the warnings are valid
Many time people acknowledge the danger of the warnings, but believe that they will somehow be able to overcome the dangers
like when we choose to drive in excess of the speed limits
believing that we will avoid both an accident and a ticket.
Of course we slow when we see the trooper, but by then it is often too late.
Sometimes people ignore warnings because they don’t have respect for the person giving the warning
Not that they don’t respect them as a person, but they don’t regard their qualification to give a warning
Here Paul was not a ship Captain
Often we ignore warnings from people concerning Spiritual things, because we don’t regard their authority or position in life
Many people ignore warnings to their own destruction
Sometimes the results are swift to see, but many of the consequences in life do not come until many years later
in fact, what we become is a far greater risk than what we get in life.
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Evidently Paul had gained enough respect of the Centurion and the Captain to be included in the conversation
But in the end, the Centurion was inclined to follow the advice of the Captain of the ship
No doubt he gave more wight to his experience as a Captain and his training
How well we would do to remember that God has more knowledge than anyone
He also was moved because the harbor was not suitable to winter in- it would not have been pleasant or convenient
How often people make decisions based on what is comfortable - we like to be comfortable
everyone wants to please God, but we don’t want to go our of our comfort zone
We don’t want to compromise, but we do want to fit in, to be included, to prosper
Sometimes God will lead us into harbors that do not seem suitable.
the bible says that He lead the people of Israel through the wilderness first, to try them
The majority also advised to sail -
democracy is wonderful in many areas, but not all
When Jesus comes, he will not be running for election
When you know the will of God, in any situation, do not be foolish by putting it to a vote
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It is easy to use the comfort of “majority” to avoid the weight of responsibility to lead - But God has established people to lead, under Him
The South Wind Blew Softly
Oh how softly that South wind can blow!
Finally, Although the Centurion respected Paul, he had the advice of the Captain, and the majority, to sail
And now the wind is blowing softly, giving all appearance of safety
Many times in prophecy, wind is used symbolically of Spiritual forces
How fitting an illustration we have here - those “south winds” blowing softly
the enemy loves to entice you to “go south” to gently lure you in - thinking all is well
Even though so many a ship has wrecked in these winter seas, it won’t happen to you
Even though so many a life has been wrecked in these seas of sin, the enticing spirit blows so gently when leading us into the sin
Beware when those winds are blowing softly and all the majority is voting against that one lone voice from God
Remember Ahab who was lured into battle by 400 false prophets - winds blowing gently - saying what he wanted to hear - but not Micaiah
We always like to hear what we want to hear
Not long after --- and so it goes with life
Not long after --- and so it goes with life
So soon as we leave behind the safety God had provided, giving heed to those soft south winds, then comes the tempest
They were caught in this Euroclydon -
Luke again gives great detail hear of their journey and the adventure they underwent
For many days their ship was tossed, and they had to throw off the tacking, could not see the sun or stars, no way to get their bearings
until finally all hope was lost.
Ever been in a storm of life?
I have been in a couple -
When its hard to see which way to go, and all the resources and help seems gone
When you can’t get your bearings to even know which way to turn
They were in a real mess
Finally, Paul says “you should have listened to me” . . .
“and not incurred this disaster and loss”
It is usually considered rude to tell people “I told you so”
But sometimes, people need to be reminded that they were told
Maybe you’ve been shipwrecked in you life
maybe you are in such a storm right now.
So many times, when we find ourselves in these storms, we are not innocent victims as Paul was, but so often, we are more like the Centurion here -
So often we only get into these wrecks after ignoring good and Godly advice from people God puts in our lives, and instead following the voice of the crowd, and being seduced by those gentle winds of sin
Usually It is our fault.
That is clearly what Paul is reminding the Centurion of here
It could be your fault!!!
You Should Have Listened
In fact, let me address those “Centurions” among you who may be here or watching this online
those of you who have found yourself shipwrecked, or in a tempest of a storm, and like him, had the choice to set the course
You may be listening right now, and like them, you have given up all hope of being saved,
You can look back at dreams and goals that like their tackling were long ago thrown overboard, and no hope remains -
And there were people who loved you who tried to persuade you not to go
But you didn;t listen - instead driving on
So many of us are like that.
And now, you are shipwrecked, or on a definite course to be so
and not only that, but all your passengers are lost with you - there were over 200 souls on that ship
Or, maybe you are one of those passengers listening today.
Someone who has been caught on this ship with someone else driving - a husband, a wife, a parent, or such.
Take Heart!!! God loves you, and hears your cry.
You are hearing this message for a reason today.
Now, grab hold of His hand, take heed to His Voice, repent of your own course!
And there will be no loss of life among you!
God will restore you, and help you!
God will bless you and teach you!
They had to lose the ship, and you may have to drop a few things you don’t need ---
But God will so much more bless you - If you will hear His voice today
Therefore take heart, it will be just as it was told me!!!!!
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