October 26 2015 Are you listening?

Today’s reading was Acts 27, Jeremiah 19 & 20 and Psalm 146

The Scripture that stood out to me today was Acts 27:10-11 “Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” 11But the centurion paid more attention to the pilot and to the owner of the ship than to what Paul said.”

Observation: We are called to share God’s love and insight to those around us. Paul tried to warn the Centurion from continuing the journey other wise there will be loss. Even though Paul told them that there would be loss if they continue the sailors convinced the Centurion that Fair Haven was not a good place to stay. I bet is sounded something like;

“Hey you don’t want to stay here, its boring and there will be nothing to do until spring when we can go again, But up in Phoenix there are lots of people and plenty to do over the winter. We ant to go 

there where we can find women to keep us warm.” 

That is how I read the Bible some times putting a human element into it. As they continued on they lost everything except their lives.

Application: We as God’s people need to listen and heed God’s warnings in our lives. Some times it’s a whisper in the breeze and other times it’s a 2X4 upside the head. Once we hear the voice of God we are also called to share what God placed on out heart. Before sharing always be sure to check what you are hearing against God’s word if it is from God then they will always support each other.

Prayer: Lord, help us to hear your voice and understand it. Give us the insight to verify what we are hearing and share it with those who need to hear you.