Acts 27:19 On the third day we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands.

Have you ever been caught on a boat or ship during a storm? Being in a storm for a few hours is one thing, but being stuck in it for 3 days would be terrible!

God was not going to allow a simple storm to end Paul’s life; God was using the storm to rescue Paul.

We may not recognise things happening in our lives as being help from God. Instead of fighting everything, listen intently to God and follow His instructions.

Acts 26:24 Now as he thus made his defence, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”

Do not be surprised when people turn round to you and say you are mad because you believe in Christ; it is a response we will all face at some time or another.

When people are struggling to believe in something they go on the offensive rather than staying and trying to learn – it’s human nature.

Continue opening up the gospel slowly but surely and allow Christ to work in their hearts.

We need to sow the seeds and continue watering them; Christ will get the seeds to germinate and grow!

Acts 25:22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.”

I find it amazing how Paul was able to give the gospel to people in higher and higher places in the Romans society; from centurions to governors, the king and later in Rome as well.

God will use people who are willing to be used; but in doing so we need to be willing to listen to God and continue spreading the Good News.

Paul never gave up obeying God and so was used continually even though he was supposedly in captivity under house arrest.

God will open door as long as we are willing to walk through them!