Key Truth: For the Christian, this earth is not our ________ home; our __________ destination is the eternal presence of Jesus. As we journey through life, storms will come, not to __________ us, but to ____________ our faith and prepare us for where God is leading us.

God Gives The _______________. Acts 27:1-12
• What we do on the ____________ is just as important as the _____________.
• Being a ____________ for Christ is the most important thing for us on our journey. Philippians 1:21-22

_______________ Is A Part of Our Journey. Acts 27:13-20
• __________ are how the opposition ___________ itself.
• No matter how _________ the storm, our God is ________!

Faith Overcomes ____________. Acts 27:21-38
• Don’t think God is ____________ in the storm.
• God is __________ and ____________ during the storm. Matthew 14:28-33; Luke 8:22-25
• We must ________ on the Word of God to get us ____________ the storm. Acts 27:23-25

God’s Purpose _____________ Any Storm. Acts 27:39-44
• Nothing can ___________ God’s plan for your life.
• He will bring you ___________ into His presence.
• He will __________ His purpose in your life. Philippians 1:6

Living It Beyond The Walls: Don’t lose hope during your storm. Stand on the unwavering promises of God. Let your witness speak louder than your storm.

Food For Thought:

1. How am I representing Christ on the journey?


Paul understood that his life belonged to Christ regardless of his circumstances. Am I so focused on reaching my destination that I am missing opportunities to be a witness along the way?


Scripture Foundation: Philippians 1:21–22; Acts 27:1–12


2. How do I respond when a storm interrupts my plans?


Paul was headed toward the destination God had appointed, yet he still encountered a violent storm. Do I interpret difficulty as evidence that God has abandoned me, or can I trust that opposition may be part of the journey?


Scripture Foundation: Acts 27:13–20


3. What voice am I listening to in the middle of my storm?


When circumstances produced fear and hopelessness, Paul held onto what God had spoken. Am I allowing my circumstances to speak louder than God's Word?


Scripture Foundation: Acts 27:23–25


4. Can I trust God's presence even when He doesn't immediately calm the storm?


Jesus demonstrated that He is Lord over the wind and waves. When my storm continues, can I still believe that Christ is present, working, and worthy of my trust?


Scripture Foundation: Matthew 14:28–33; Luke 8:22–25


5. What if God allows the ship to break but preserves His purpose?


Paul lost the ship, but he did not lose God's promise. What am I afraid of losing, and can I trust that nothing I lose along the journey can prevent God from completing His work in me?


Scripture Foundation: Acts 27:39–44; Philippians 1:6