Acts 27:20 “And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.”
Paul was no stranger to hardship. On a prison ship bound for Rome, he found himself in the middle of a brutal storm. The sun and stars had vanished behind dark skies. The wind howled, the sea roared—and hope was slipping away. The crew had done everything they could. They’d lightened the ship. They’d thrown cargo overboard. But in spite of all their efforts, it says, “all hope… was then taken away.”
Have you ever been there? You tried everything, prayed every prayer, clung to every plan—and still, the storm raged on. In that place, it feels like the light has gone out. But here’s the truth: even when you lose hope, God hasn’t lost sight of you. The storm may block your view, but it cannot block His presence. As the story continues, God sends a word of encouragement to Paul. The storm doesn’t stop immediately, but God’s promise carries him through. That’s what real hope does—not take us out of the storm, but anchor us until we safely reach the shore.
Bible Scripture Reading: Acts 27:20–25, Hebrews 6:19–20, Psalm 42:11, Isaiah 43:1–2, Romans 8:24–25