NO MATTER WHAT IT "SEEMS" LIKE; KEEP FOLLOWING GOD!

                            

NO MATTER WHAT IT "SEEMS" LIKE; KEEP FOLLOWING GOD!

“…Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, “Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” But the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul.... Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete and incurred this damage and loss…” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB).

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 “… Paul began to admonish them …” as the Mouthpiece for God’s heart (Acts 27:9 NASB). God’s WORD was written for our admonishment and warning. “…Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition (warning)…” (1 Corinthians 10:11 KJV).

God sends Mouthpieces for his WORD to advise and teach his people about CHOOSING the right path. “…Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope…” (Romans 15:4 KJV). “ … Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice …” (Acts 27:21 NASB).

“…The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward …” (Psalm 19:7-11 NASB).

“ … Paul … said “ … you ought to have followed my advice …” (Acts 27:21 NASB). Paul was a Mouthpiece given by God and had richly preached the gospel in Crete. “…And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors, (clergy) and teachers …” (Ephesians 4:11 KJV). Therefore, God was with Paul.

 Paul also knew the different islands along the shore. “… [However] …the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot (HUMAN METHODS) and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul (GOD’S METHODS)…” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). The centurion was persuaded by the traditional, established expert advice, his own experience, and the admonition of the pilot and the captain.

The centurion’s BACK was up against the wall and he allowed himself to be persuaded by human prudence whether than God’s revelatory WORD. “….THE WORDS that I speak unto you, they are SPIRIT, and they are LIFE…” (John 6:63 KJV).  “… By them Your servant is warned …” (Psalm 19:7-11 NASB).

“… choose LIFE …” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).

Julius, the centurion, was kind and respectful to Paul. “…A centurion of the Augustan cohort named Julius  …  treated Paul with consideration…” (Acts 27:1-4 NASB).

However, like many people today, he may have respected Paul, God’s Mouthpiece, yet he DID NOT heed his advice or warning. “… My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to hear your words, but they do not put them into practice…” (Ezekiel 33:31 NIV). “…the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot (HUMAN) and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul (SPIRITUAL)…” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB).

When your situations and circumstances get hard and challenging continue to CHOOSE God’s path for your life. God’s wisdom is STILL sovereign over man’s wisdom - even those perceived as experts - when decisions SEEM desperate. Trust God always. “…The foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men…” (1 Corinthians 1:25 KJV). “… choose LIFE …” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “….THE WORDS that I speak unto you … they are LIFE…” (John 6:63 KJV). “… Jesus said … I am the life…..” (John 11:25 KJV).

If you are truly TRUSTING and DEPENDING upon God, you will be at PEACE, during a storm. However, if you TRUST and DEPEND upon yourself or man, your PEACE will be disturbed.

When you are RESTING in the LORD, he will continually strengthen you through every earthly process. When you DEPEND upon SELF or another HUMAN, you will eventually become weaken in the process, fatigued, and give up.

The choices of man, done in their OWN strength, can often lead them right into the storms of life; even after seeking out their “own” human seers or experts and consulting with the top human intellectuals. “…There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, BUT the end….are the ways of death…..” (Ephesians 1:6 KJV). “…There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death...” (Proverbs  14:20 KJV). “….The way of a fool is right in his (her) own eyes…” (Proverbs 12:15 KJV). “…Every man is tempted, when he (she) is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it BRINGETH FORTH SIN: and sin, when it is finished, BRINGETH FORTH DEATH…” (James 1:13-15 NLT). “…You have eaten the fruit of lies Because you have trusted in your way…” (Hosea 10:13 NASB).

TRUSTING God’s way brings REST. TRUSTING man’s way brings DISTURBANCE of PEACE. “…The name of the Lord is a strong tower (REFUGE); The righteous runs into it and is safe…” (Proverbs 18:10 NASB). “…God is our refuge and strength,  A very present help in trouble…” (Psalms 46:1 NASB). “…you will find rest for your souls…” (Matthew 11:29 NASB).

 “…He alone is my refuge, my place of safety…For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.  He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection...” (Psalms 91 NLT).

“… If you make the Lord your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home. …The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name…” (Psalms 91 NLT).

The CHOICES of men can end up shattering autonomy and render an individual’s personal or professional power and skills USELESS. “…They used supporting cables in undergirding the ship …they let down the sea anchor  … they began to jettison the cargo; and on the third day they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands..…” (ACTS 27:14-19 NASB).  “…They lost all control of the ship…” (Acts 27:15 MSG).

BAD CHOICES, done “your” way, can become deeply overpowering and end up draining one’s personal strength. “…Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. Even youths will become weak and tired, and young men will fall in exhaustion. But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagle They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint…” (Isaiah 40:28-31 NLT).

BAD CHOICES, which can lead you into the windy storms of life, prove the importance of trusting God and NOT flesh (yours or another’s). “…Don’t put your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath…” (Isaiah 2:22 NLT). “…Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint…” (Proverbs 25:19 KJV). “…They lost all control of the ship…” (Acts 27:15 MSG).

“…Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, “Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). “…How shall THEY HEAR without a PREACHER?” (Romans 10:14 KJV). “… Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ…” (Ephesians 4:11 NLT).

The Centurion was pressured to make a decision of whether to stay in one harbor or go to another harbor. It was winter time. The harbor they were at was NOT convenient, comfortable, or commodious for winter. People usually winterize their boats during the winter season because the winter weather is so dangerously uncertain.

The centurion’s dilemma was the ship’s location and the lack of ample accommodations needed for himself and the crew for the long winter season.

The centurion was under duress to make a CHOICE. Yet, he was told by God’s mouthpiece: “…We must obey God rather than men…” (Acts 5:29 NASB). “…Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).

There were good reasons to stay at the incommodious harbor and there were good reasons to go. For instance, it was safer to stay than venture out into potential danger. But there would be more conveniences and comforts to go to another harbor than take a chance with incommodious necessities.

When your decisions get hard; when your back is up against the wall; when the rubber meets the road; when you feel pressured; when you are under duress: FOLLOW GOD. “…In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).

When CHOICES come under pressure “IF” GOD’S TRUTH truly guides your behavior, it is GOD’S TRUTH that will persuade your decision. “…the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship than by what was being said by Paul…” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). “…There is a way that seemeth (appear) right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death….” (Proverbs 16:25 KJV). “…obey God rather than men…” (Acts 5:29 NASB).

When it comes to CHOICES God is not FOR you and he is NOT AGAINST you. God is “ALWAYS” FOR righteousness and he is “ALWAYS” AGAINST unrighteousness. God is perpetually HOLY.  It is NOT up to God to make a choice to be on your side. It is up to you to CHOOSE to be on HIS SIDE!

Thus, at the advice of the human expert and not God’s mouthpiece, the centurion’s made a CHOICE and the SHIP left the harbor. “…the centurion was more persuaded by the pilot and the captain of the ship …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). WHY? “ …Because ...[by human expert advice] ... the harbor was not suitable for wintering, the majority reached a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there…” (Acts 27:13 NASB).

The Centurion was not only persuaded by the human experts, but the majority of the crew wanted to move to another more convenient harbor too. “… the majority reached a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they could reach … a harbor of Crete…” (Acts 27:12 NASB).  “… what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself?” (Luke 9:25 NASB). So what if EVERYONE else is rallying against God’s Word, you choose to STAND!!

Just because the human experts are supporting your decision and the majority agrees it’s the path to take, it doesn’t MEAN it’s the right one. “…There is a way that seemeth (appear) right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death….” (Proverbs 16:25 KJV). “…obey God rather than men…” (Acts 5:29 NASB).

A hard CHOICE is that critical moment when a truly redeemed person faces the challenge of CHOOSING and they decide to “…Walk by faith...” (2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV). “…HOPE … that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?” (Romans 8:24 KJV).  “…Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? HOPE (expect from) IN GOD: for I shall yet praise him …” (Psalms 43:5, 42:5, 11 KJV).

There are times when human experts are right on point and the majority is necessary for support. “…Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances…” (Proverbs 14:11 MSG). “…Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory…” (Proverbs 14:11 NASB).

However, when facing uncertainty in decision-making, no expert or majority can DIRECT your path like GOD. “…The steps of a good man are ordered (directed) by the Lord: …” (Psalms 37:23 KJV). “…In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV).

“… the Lord your God (THE WORD) … teaches you what is best for you, [and]…directs you in the way you should go.” (Isaiah 48:17).  “…Thus says the Lord (THE WORD) that delivered you, the Holy One of Israel; I am your God, I have shown you how you should find the way in which you should walk…” (Isaiah 48:17). “I will instruct you and guide you in the way you should go; I will fix My eyes upon You…” (Psalm 32:8).

A God-given expert (mouthpiece) or a God-ordained majority will advise and help you to follow God’s way, path, or direction. “…AND HE GAVE SOME, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and TEACHERS…” (Ephesians 4:10-13 KJV). “…in … [the] … abundance of counselors there is victory…” (Proverbs 14:11 NASB). “…The HOLY SPIRIT DISPLAYS God’s power THROUGH each of ... [the God-ordain experts or majority] … as a means of HELPING the entire church.… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

The WAYS or METHODS you have depended upon for years and years OFTEN become your EXPERTISE in decision-making. And usually you are fully PERSUADED they are automatically the RIGHT ways and methods in certain situations and circumstances. “…There is a way that seemeth (appear) right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death….” (Proverbs 16:25 KJV).

DECISIONS or CHOICES can set our life on a course that will LEAD to the LIFE or DEATH of situations or circumstances. God advises you to ALWAYS choose the way of LIFE. “…Jesus (THE WORD) saith unto him, I AM THE WAY …” (John 14 6 KJV).  “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “…choose LIFE…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).  “… I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore [YOU] … choose life…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “….THE WORDS that I speak unto you … they are LIFE…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…Jesus (the Word of God) said… I am the LIFE…..” (John 11:25 KJV).

CHOOSING the way God directs will OFTEN come up against your expert WAYS or METHODS of doing things for years and years. “…the centurion was more persuaded …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). AND  “ … the majority reached a decision …” (Acts 27:13 NASB).

You know your WAYS and METHODS have worked over and over and you are FULLY persuaded they will continue to work. “…my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT). “…the centurion was more persuaded … [by himself, the human experts, and the majority] …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB).

However, when FACING uncertainty it is God’s WAYS that “WILL” work and have worked for centuries and centuries. It is “NOT” WISE to depend upon the established human WAYS and METHODS whether than submit to GOD’s sovereign GUIDANCE. “…GOD IS GREATER THAN WE CAN UNDERSTAND.  His years cannot be counted…” (Job 36:26 NLT). “O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how UNSEARCHABLE are his judgments, and his ways PAST FINDING OUT! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been his counsellor?” (Romans 11:33-34 KJV). “… [My]… thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways…..as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than you ways and my thoughts than your thoughts…” (Isaiah 55:8-9 ASV). “…..be not afraid….only believe…” (Mark 5:36 KJV). 

The truly redeemed person is FULLY persuaded that God’s WAYS will continue to work even over human expertise. “…I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day…” (2 Timothy 1:12 KJV).  

The redeemed person will CHOOSE to commit and surrender their complete TRUST to God. “…Trust in the Lord with all thine heart…” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…The LORD will accomplish … [take care of]… that which concerns [you]…” (Psalms 138:8 NASB).

The TRUSTING redeemed person will put their life WHOLEHEARTEDLY into God’s CARE. “…He (Jesus)… [completely]… entrusted himself to him who judges justly…” (1 Peter 2:19-23 NIV).

The PROBLEM with CHOOSING the “seeming” expert WAY you have depended upon and trusted in for years OVER God’s WAY is that it is NOW the WAY of death. “…There is a way that seemeth (appear) right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death….” (Proverbs 16:25 KJV).

Have you STOPPED trusting and depending upon God and started trusting and depending upon human WAYS and METHODS again? Your CHOICES will REVEAL who or what you are truly TRUSTING and DEPENDING upon.

The flesh NEVER obeyed God and never will. The flesh will prevent YOU from obeying God too? TRUST in God and not your FLESH (sinful nature). “…The sinful nature is always hostile to God (antagonistic against God and his WAYS). It never did obey God’s laws, and it never will. …” (Romans 8:1-14 NLT).

“… I have set before you life and death … therefore … choose life…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “….THE WORDS that I speak unto you … they are LIFE…” (John 6:63 KJV).

Some people are fully PERSUADED their WAY compared to God’s WAY is the RIGHT way. “…There is a way that seemeth (appear) right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death….” (Proverbs 16:25 KJV).

“…the centurion was more persuaded … [by himself, the human experts, and the majority] …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). “…Every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it BRINGETH FORTH SIN: and sin, when it is finished, BRINGETH FORTH DEATH…” (James 1:13-15 NLT). “… Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law….” (1 John 3:4 NLT). “…sin is the transgression of the law….” (1 John 3:4 KJV). “…the wages of sin is death…” (Romans 6:23 KJV).

Once a CHOICE or DECISION is made your life sets sail in that direction and usually there is NO going back. “… they weighed anchor and began sailing along Crete…” (Acts 27:13 NASB). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV). “…The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who CHOOSE that way. …” (Matthew 7:13-14 NLT).

There is a POINT of “NO” return on MOST personal CHOICES or DECISIONS. “… Paul stood up in their midst and said, “Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete and incurred this damage and loss…” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB).

“…the centurion was more persuaded … [by himself, the human experts, and the majority] …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). “… they  … began sailing along Crete…” (Acts 27:13 NASB). Some CHOICES and DECISIONS made OVER God’s choices and decisions will initially, for a season, “APPEAR” as if you are sailing along smoothly in the right direction. “…Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily …the HEART of the sons of men is fully set in them to [continue to]… do evil….” (Ecclesiastes 8:11 KJV).

You may control the CHOICES and DECISIONS of your small corner of the world, but God is SOVEREIGN over the CHOICES and DECISIONS of his WORLD. “…Everything I PLAN will come to pass, for I DO whatever I WISH…” (Isaiah 46: 9-10 NLT).  “…The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein…” (Psalm 24:1 KJV). “…No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?” (Daniel 4 NLT). “Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him” (Psalms 115:3 NIV).

“…the centurion was more persuaded … [by himself, the human experts, and the majority] …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB). “… they  … began sailing along Crete…” (Acts 27:13 NASB). “…. before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along…” (Acts 27:15 NASB).

King Nebuchadnezzar did NOT heed God’s WORD either and continued in his OWN, persuaded way. “… Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right…” (Daniel 4 NLT).

Nebuchadnezzar ignored the opportunity to CHOOSE God’s WAY OVER his OWN way. A year later he still had NOT listen to God. “….Twelve months later, as the king was walking on the roof of the royal palace of Babylon, he said, “Is not this the great Babylon “I” have built as the royal residence, by “my” mighty power and for the glory of “my” majesty?”  (Daniel 4 NLT).

Like Nebuchadnezzar many of God’s people are NOT listening to him. “…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

King Nebuchadnezzar sailed along his OWN way “seemingly” peaceful and smooth. However, twelve months later, “… a voice came from heaven, “This is what is decreed for you, King Nebuchadnezzar: Your royal authority has been taken from you. You will be driven away from people and will live with the wild animals; you will eat grass like the ox…”  (Danial 4 NLT).

Nebuchadnezzar’s CHOICE to set sail in his OWN expert WAY had no CONTROL over the EVENTS that followed. “…He (Nebuchadnezzar) was driven away from people and ate grass like the ox. His body was drenched with the dew of heaven until his hair grew like the feathers of an eagle and his nails like the claws of a bird….” (Daniel 4 NLT). 

The King hadn’t listened to the expert WORD of God. God gives man a human will to make choices and decisions. “…They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts…” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

However, God can GIVE or TAKE AWAY the situations and circumstances in which you make those choices and decisions by ALTERING them as HE please. “…The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away…” Job 1:20-22 NASB).

When Nebuchadnezzar’s prideful choices and decisions came up against uncontrollable EVENTS he recognized that ONLY God truly “…does whatever pleases HIM…” (Psalms 115:3 NIV).

“…At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was restored. Then I praised the Most High; I honored and glorified him who lives forever. His dominion is an eternal dominion; his kingdom endures from generation to generation.

All the peoples of the earth are regarded as nothing. He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him: “What have you done?”

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride (self-will) he is able to humble…” (Daniel 4 NIV).

Nebuchadnezzar’s expert and prideful WAY of making CHOICES and DECISIONS gave WAY to God’s WAY. He said: “….And those who walk in pride (human choice made by human expertise) HE IS ABLE to humble…  NO ONE can hold back his hand…” (Daniel 4 NIV).

Nebuchadnezzar’s story gives credence to CHOOSING life or CHOOSING God’s EXPERT WAYS OVER your OWN. The lesson is clear: “…If the Lord will, [YOU] shall live, and do this, or that...” (James 4:16 KJV).  “….HE IS ABLE to humble (YOU)… [and]...NO ONE can hold back his hand…” (Daniel 4 NIV). “…NOW UNTO HIM THAT IS ABLE to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV).

Nebuchadnezzar was warned through a prophetic and “expert” word from God to DO RIGHT, but he did not LISTEN. “… Your Majesty, be pleased to accept my advice: Renounce your sins by doing what is right, and your wickedness by being kind to the oppressed. It may be that then your prosperity will continue…” (Daniel 4 NLT).

Many of God’s people today are NOT listening to the expert Word of God or to God’s anointed leaders and mouthpieces, but eventually their choices and decisions will become OBVIOUS. “…whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap….” (Galatians 6:7 KJV). “….For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption…” (Galatians 6:8 KJV).

“…my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

“But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

God’s expert WORD IS POWERFUL and WHATEVER he says “WILL” definitely come to pass! “…And in the PROCESS of time IT CAME TO PASS…” (Genesis 4:3 KJV).  “….HE IS ABLE… [and]…NO ONE can hold back his hand…” (Daniel 4 NIV). “…the things which are impossible with men are possible with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV).  “….I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV). “…NOW UNTO HIM THAT IS ABLE to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV).

“…Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, “Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” …” (Acts 27:9-21 NASB).

“…. before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along…” (Acts 27:15 NASB).

When it came to making CHOICES and DECISIONS Jesus left the believer an example to follow. “…not My will, but Yours be done…" (Luke 22:42-43 NIV). ). Jesus came to do God’s will. “…I seek NOT mine own will…” and submitted to His will. “…but THE WILL of the Father which hath sent me...” (John 6:38 KJV).  “…For I have come down from heaven NOT TO DO MY WILL BUT to do THE WILL of him who sent me…” (John 6:38 NIV).

JESUS FOLLOWED GOD'S DIRECTION. TODAY HE IS "NOW" KING OF KINGS, LORD OR LORDS AND "SAVIOR" OF  THE WORLD.

IT MAY "SEEM" RIGHT, BUT  GOD'S WAY "IS" RIGHT!

JESUS CHANGED THE WORLD AND IS "STILL CHANGING THE WORLD. IF YOU ARE A NEW CREATION "IN" CHRIST JESUS, THEN YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED WHAT FOLLOWING GOD WILL DO.

THEREFORE, NO MATTER WHAT IT "SEEMS" LIKE RIGHT NOW; CONTINUE TO FOLLOW GOD!!