THE NARROW WAY DAILY DIGEST.
DATE: Wednesday, July 24, 2019.
THEME: The Good Shepherd. IV.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4.
TODAY’S TEXT:
Acts 27:20-23.
“And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship. For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve.”
TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Yesterday, we discussed about two qualities of the good shepherd, which are Restoration: fellowship with acceptance and Counseling: guardian with right directions in order not to go astray in the wilderness of life.
However, our memory verse expressly confirmed the unsolicited Divine security, assurance and protection from God; the good shepherd to His sheep.
Meanwhile, our today’s text further enlighten us with Paul’s experience at the sea. Sadly, the voyagers faced with hash, turbulent and tempestuous sea storm with no food or water. They lost all goods and while after many days of not seeing the sun or the stars, all hope of getting to the shore was lost.
So also, beloved in Christ Jesus, you may find yourself in such unpalatable negative position like the one of Paul’s voyage and it may seems as if you are done for, be rest assured, the good shepherd will show forth, He will protect, support and defend you and victory shall be yours.
Finally, the text further revealed the good shepherd’s will for their lives, _’that no life wil be lost.’_ Do know dear friend, that as a sheep of the good shepherd, no predators can devour you, for Jesus’s banner over you is love and it is a sure defence. Paul said: *”Whose I am and whom I serve.”* I pray may you not loose your place in Christ Jesus. Amen.
God bless you. *Jesus is coming very soon.* Be prepared.
DAILY CONFESSION:
I will fear no evil, for you are with me.
PRAYER POINT:
Father, give me courage and boldness to declared my faith in you, even in the face of life’s tempest trials and tribulations in Jesus name. Amen.