And [Paul]  said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.  Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.  Acts 27:10 & 11 KJV

When someone in our family has an ailment, the first place I typically turn is Google. (Don't judge.) Is there a home remedy for this ear ache, rash, sixth toe…I'm kidding. No one in our family has a sixth toe. After my thorough Google search, I call the doctor or dentist, check out books at the library and ask friends. I want expert advice before making a decision.

This didn't work out so well for the captain of the ship sailing to Italy that Paul was aboard as a prisoner. And when things began to look precarious, Paul tried to give a warning. But the captain chose to listen to the master of the ship instead of the messenger of God. What happened? The crew lost control of the ship and eventually the entire ship was destroyed. The captain could no longer control the direction of his voyage, even though he probably thought he was heeding expert advice. 

Where do we turn in a crisis? When we rely on society's "experts" on how to handle a situation without taking it to Christ first, we are missing the boat. Maybe His answer will lead you to follow "expert" advice, or, maybe, He has a different plan for you. Let's not inadvertently take matters into our own hands whether the situation seem simple or difficult, lest we lose our Master's direction.

Help us Lord, to hear Your voice above all.

Lori C. 

 

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