Euroclydon

Euroclydon

Acts 27: 14

Acts 27:14 “But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.” It has been a fairly difficult week for us and a lot of different people. There have been many who have had health issues, many who have had economic issues, many who have lost family members and some dear friends who have been called into ministry are having a very difficult time. All these things prompted me to preach a sermon today that I titled the “Indestructible Christian”. I know many of you are thinking I’m crazy, but as long as God has a purpose for you and you are striving to fulfill that purpose, you are supernaturally indestructible. That does not to give us license to tempt Him by living foolishly, but through the hard times, when we think we cannot take another step, it should give us the security and certainty that everything will be alright. Our Scripture today speaks of a time when God told Paul that he had to go to Rome. Paul believed God and he knew that he would get there. But as he left, suddenly there arose a great tempest that prompted them to think that all would be lost. But Paul held on to his faith and he knew all would be okay. I have broken this down into four simple points, and I would like to share them with you.
1. THE SUDDENESS OF THE STORMA. Without Warning The Storm Hit
B. They Never Saw It Coming
2. THE SEVERITY OF THE STORM
A. It Was Bad, So Bad They Didn’t Think They Would Make It
B. So Bad They Got Rid Of Their Material Possessions
3. THE SENSELESSNESS OF THE STORM
A. The Storm Was Not Caused By Paul’s Rebellion
B. God Had Told Paul He Was Going To Rome
C. Paul Simply Believed And Trusted God At His Word
4. THE STEDFASTNESS IN THE STORM
A. The Seamen Panicked
B. Paul Preached And Had The Opportunity To Be A Example
C. God Used Paul’s Obedience, Not Rebellion To Show That
God Is More Powerful Than Life’s Storms
There are so many more points that I would love to discuss and drag out of this Scripture. But I know that some of you are in the midst of a storm right now and you simply need to hear that everything will be okay. Just don’t give up the ship!! My word and my prayer for you today is to simply hold on and do not panic. God is not done with you yet. You know that He has called you according to His purpose. The sudden waves have hit you all at once, but steady is the course. Don’t faint, but use the opportunity to teach others that come what may, everything is going to be alright. Listen……God loves you and I do too. See you on here a little later. Keep praying and reading……Pastor Brion