In Acts 27, the apostle Paul, who’s being held in chains by the Roman authorities, is being transported by ship to stand trial in the city of Rome. Winter is quickly approaching and the season for sailing is coming to a close. As the ship reaches the small port city of Fair Haven, the crew has a decision to make. Fair Havens was probably nothing more than a glorified fishing village with no protected harbor for the ship, and no comfortable Inn or local brothel for the sailors. If only they could reach the next port, there was comfort and entertainment waiting for them. As the sailors weigh their options, Paul advises them that they should stay put. God had warned him that if they leave now, they’ll experience a disaster at sea. Unfortunately, impatience, pride, and a desire for comfort led the crew to ignore Paul’s warning. 

As a result, a hurricane overtook the ship once they were back out to sea. Just as Paul had warned, the ship was destroyed by the storm, but the crew and passengers all survived with their lives. Despite the wind, the rain, and the waves, Paul remained calm and pointed everyone to the Lord. His response to this destructive storm provides us with a life changing truth: Even the worst storms cannot derail the plan of God for your life!