Shipwrecked but Not Sunk
November 15, 2026
In Acts 27, Paul finds himself aboard a ship caught in a violent storm. Although the ship will eventually be destroyed, God's promise to preserve those aboard remains.
Something to consider: What happens when life doesn't go according to plan, but God is still present?
YOU CAN LOSE YOUR BEARINGS WITHOUT LOSING GOD.
When neither the sun nor the moon appeared for many days and the raging storm continued to pound us, all hope of our being saved from this peril faded.
Even when Paul and those aboard could no longer navigate by the sun or stars, God's presence had not disappeared.
GOD CAN USE YOU BEFORE THE STORM IS OVER.
Paul encouraged those aboard to have courage, reminding them of God's promise that their lives would be spared.
Scripture summary — read Acts 27:22–25 for the complete passage.Paul didn't wait until the storm ended to encourage others. Even while facing uncertainty, he became a source of hope for the people around him.
Putting Faith into Action
Paul's journey reminds us that God's faithfulness is not measured by the absence of storms.