... and he said, "Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you."The last half of that verse resonated with me.
Acts 27:24 (ESV)
Even though I am never really alone, I was feeling alone at that time... I was feeling like I was by myself in the work of the ministry. I knew it wasn't true, but that feeling was working on me and I found joy in these words... especially thinking of our church as a ship and the ones who "sail with me."
I even set it as my background on my several of my devices for the next year...
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"God has granted you all those who sail with you." Acts 27:24b |