Three months later we set sail on a ship that had wintered at the island, an Alexandrian ship with the Twin Brothers as its figurehead. We put in at Syracuse and stayed there for three days; then we weighed anchor and came to Rhegium. After one day there a south wind sprang up, and on […]
URC Daily Devotion 24th September
Protect me, O my God;you are my refuge true.I said, “You are my Lord: I haveno good apart from you.” The godly in the land,for holiness renowned—They are the glorious ones, in whomall my delight is found. Their sorrows will increasewho on false gods rely.I will not sacrifice to them;their worship I defy. O LORD, […]
URC Daily Devotion 23rd September
After we had reached safety, we then learned that the island was called Malta. The natives showed us unusual kindness. Since it had begun to rain and was cold, they kindled a fire and welcomed all of us around it. Paul had gathered a bundle of brushwood and was putting it on the fire, when […]
URC Daily Devotion 22nd September
Since much time had been lost and sailing was now dangerous, because even the Fast had already gone by, Paul advised them, saying, ‘Sirs, I can see that the voyage will be with danger and much heavy loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.’ But the centurion paid […]
URC Daily Devotion 21st September
As Paul sets sail for Rome the opening verses of Acts 27 set the scene for the dramatic events that will unfold as the narrative develops. Although held in the custody of the Roman authorities, this is a journey Paul has instigated by making an appeal to the Emperor’s tribunal. Paul is in prison not because […]