1. Paul's warning (1-12)

Paul was turned over to a centurion named Julius, and they boarded a ship--destination, Rome. Luke was with them. They changed ships at Myra. As they sailed along the coast they encountered high winds. When they finally reached the Isle of Crete, Paul, an experienced traveler, advised them to winter there, for it was too late in the season to go further.

2. The storm (13-26)

A deceptively gentle wind tempted them to ignore Paul's warning, so they set sail. Then a hurricane struck. They were driven out to sea. The storm raged for many days and they could see neither sun nor stars. They gave up all hope of being saved. Paul the prisoner became their captain, for he had hope and direction, and God's vision. He told the terrified men that he would surely testify to Jesus before Caesar, and that because of him, God would spare all of their lives.

Application: Lord, give me your word and your vision, so that I may plant hope and courage in despairing people.
One Word: God's servant in the storm