READ Acts 27
Paul exercises his right as a Roman citizen to take his case before Caesar.

INSIGHT
One of the secrets of peace is believing the promises of God. There are many things that we
think we believe, but our anxiety level reveals that we do not. The Lord promises to meet all
our needs, but our labor and worry reveal that we are not so sure. Paul receives a word from
God that he will not perish. In relating this to the sailors, Paul says: “Therefore take heart, men,
for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me” (v. 25). If we believe, we can be at peace;
if we do not believe, we will fret. Review the promises of Scripture when you are troubled.
What among them are you not believing? If you are trying to believe but still struggle, you may
pray the prayer of the father regarding his son who had an evil spirit: “Lord, I believe; help my
unbelief!” (Mark 9:24).

PRAYER
Praise God that He rewards our faith, even if it is as small as a mustard seed:
Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel,
Who alone does wonders.  
Blessed be his glorious name forever;
The whole earth is filled with his glory.  
Amen and amen (Psalm 72:18-19).

Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Israel, return to the Lord your God,  
For you have stumbled in your iniquity.  
Take words of repentance with you  
And return to the Lord.
Say to him, “Forgive all our iniquity
And accept what is good,
So that we may repay you
With praise from our lips (Hosea 14:1-2).

Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind, and pray this affirmation to the Lord:
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread he will live forever. The bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.” (John 6:51).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:

• Greater love for your family
• Missions in North America
• Your activities for the day

Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will reward each according to what he has done (Matthew 16:27).