Who Are We Listening To?

Numbers 7; Psalms 23; Acts 27

“…So Paul warned them, ‘Men I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss…Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided that we should sail on…’”

Acts 27:9, 10, 12

“The Lord is my shepherd…he guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…”

Psalm 23:1, 3, 4

Paul’s response to the storm at sea was dramatically different from the rest of the ship’s passengers. His warning about proceeding with the journey, and later, his prophetic promise that no lives would be lost, reflected that Paul was listening to his Shepherd. While the ship’s captain was influenced by the majority of the passengers, Paul was led by the Spirit. Even when we travel through the darkest valley, the presence of our Shepherd through his indwelling Spirit is with us. We need not fear.

Who are we listening to in our storm or dark valley?

“Lord Jesus, your voice and Word guide me; my trust is in you, for your glory.”