S.O.A.P. 30 Day Challenge – Day #20 February 20, 2024 “Jehova Shalom In Life’s Storms”
S. Acts 27:22-26 (NIV) 22 But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. 23 Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me 24 and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’ 25 So keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me. 26 Nevertheless, we must run aground on some island.”
O. Paul had received word from an Angel of God that he and all on the ship would survive the storm.
Earlier I read Psalm 23 and was thinking of the covenant names of God. As I read this passage in acts, I thought of His name – Jehovah Shamah – The God who is always there – our constant companion.
Paul likely knew this and was able to encourage the crew through this terrible storm.
A. What a great reminder of who God is – He is our constant companion. God is always with us no matter what we are going through. He is there to guide us and protect us. We can take courage that when we feel the storms of life pounding us, God is present with us to protect us and to guide us to safety.
P. Thank you Lord for your word today. What a great reminder that you are Jehovah Shamah – my constant companion. Holy Spirit, fill me and guide me to share and teach this truth to others who are experiencing the hardships that life sometimes brings to us. In Jesus’ name.
