Looking Out for Number One

ALL – Psalm 8:1-9
ALL – Proverbs 18:23-24
OT – 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14
NT – Acts 27:21-44

Interesting passage for the day: “For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me, and said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Paul—for you will surely stand trial before Caesar! What’s more, God has granted your request and will save the lives of all those sailing with you.’ ” – Acts 27:23-24, The Living Bible

Thought: If I were in a boat riding through the storm of my life, expecting the ship to go down, what would I be doing? I’d be praying for safety and keeping my eye on the nearest lifeboat, making sure that I could get to it quickly! That’s what I’d be doing!

But what was Paul doing? He was praying, but his focus was a bit less selfish than mine would be. He was praying for the rest of the men on board the ship with him—all 276 of them. And in response to Paul’s prayers, God sent an angel with a message of hope. Every single man would live, because God had granted Paul’s request!

Question: When trouble comes, do you look out only for yourself? Do you pray only for yourself? Or do you work and pray for the good of everyone around you?

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