I Belong to God! Acts 27:9-12

This Year’s Theme: At His Cross August Theme: I Find Belonging

9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10 saying, "Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives." 11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul. 12 And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in, the majority advised to set sail from there also, if by any means they could reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete opening toward the southwest and northwest, and winter there. Acts 27:9-12

Paul’s voyage toward Rome Italy Paul’s voyage toward Rome His appeal to Caesar From Caesarea to Crete Failure to listen to Paul

Adversity During the Storm Italy Adversity During the Storm Securing the skiff Undergirding the ship, striking the sails Lightening the ship, tackling thrown overboard Hope was gone, no food for 14 days Cargo thrown away, wheat, skiff & anchors tossed

Paul’s words of encouragement Italy Paul’s words of encouragement God spoke and I believe Him It shall be exactly as He said I belong to Him

Different Views of Journey & Storm Italy Different Views of Journey & Storm Money—let’s get wheat to Rome Pride—captain not listening to tentmaker Self-centered—we have ship & great sailors, food, tackling and lifeboat (skiff) Faith—different view of the world

Cargo You May Not Need Italy Friends who pull you down Riches which deceive your need of God Knowledge which puffs up Self-centered value of self are so deceptive Jesus speaks of dangers of cares, riches & pleasure

At His Cross—We Find Belonging Italy At His Cross—We Find Belonging You were bought with a price Your view of your value is not God’s view God’s providential care of you in life’s storm

Becoming One Who Belongs to God Believe John 3:16 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Faith Acts 8:36-37 Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be Faithful until death Rev. 2:10