The Story - Chapter 30 - Paul's Final Days

HALT is an acronym used in recovery circles to help people recognize when they might be susceptible to relapse. The idea is that if you allow yourself to become too hungry, angry, lonely or tired that relapse is more likely.

Paul knew that his fellow shipmates were hungry and very tired.  The ordeal they had been through left each of them stressed and exhausted.  Scripture points out they hadn't eaten for two weeks.

Acts 27:33 (NIV) 
 Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. "For the last fourteen days," he said, "you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food--you haven't eaten anything.

Paul was caring for these men. He assured them they would survive the ordeal. That is what God does for us each time we turn to Him and seek His Word. Paul was a physical presence for these men. They could interact with him and hang on his every word. We have our Bibles to hang on to. The Bible which has God's Words of assurance; His promises of redemption, a shelter in the storms of life.

Matthew 10:30 (NIV)
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 

The storms of daily living wash over us and bring pain and suffering, but Jesus has promised if we are faithful He will save us. What clouds are hanging over your head today?  What is rocking the boat so much that you feel you could fall overboard any minute?  Remember the promises and cling to them as if a life raft, for indeed they are.

Read Acts 27:33-44

Listen to Acts 27:33-44