Read Acts 27:13-20
Discover
1. How does the trip start out for all aboard the ship?
2. What kinds of things do the sailors do to secure the ship once the storm arises?
3. What is the overarching emotion by verse 20?
Respond
The sailors went to drastic measures to keep their ship afloat, but after many days of literal darkness, “all hope was gone.” Oftentimes, it’s when we come to the end of ourselves that we finally turn to God and open ourselves up to His work in our lives. If you find yourself there now, tell God you’re tired of trying to do it on your own. Tell Him you want to rely on Him, and ask for His will to be done in your life.
For Further Reading: Paul’s Recap of His Story to the Corinthian Church