#soap # Acts 27 ## Title: Don’t Be Afraid of Coming Storms ## Scripture: (Acts 27:24-26) “and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul! You must stand before Caesar, and God has graciously granted you the safety of all who are sailing with you.’ Therefore keep up your courage, men, for I have faith in God that it will be just as I have been told. But we must run aground on some island.”” (NET) ## Observation: The Lord does three things for Paul in this passage. First, Paul is told that he has a future. God has planned for him to stand before Caesar. This means Paul will not die until this plan has been completed. Secondly, God warns Paul that it will not be an easy journey. There will be difficulties along the way. This will keep Paul from losing hope when bad days come. Finally, God tells Paul not to be afraid. In our lives, the Lord has given us similar promises. He has told us He will always be with us. He has told us there will be difficulties in life. He has told us He has a plan for our lives. Therefore, we should never allow fear to control our lives. No matter what comes, it will never take God by surprise. It may be difficult. It may be the worst thing imaginable, but God’s grace will always be there. So, do not be afraid. ## Application: Do not be afraid. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for being with us in every difficulty.