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The accounts of Paul’s missionary journeys continue as his storm-battered ship runs aground on the island of Malta. And after a life-threatening snakebite and curious interactions of the people watching, Paul’s response shows us what faith looks like: trusting God even when circumstances appear beyond our control. Pastor Brett Meador makes application for us too in Today’s Word.

Toiled and tossed around in the stormy Mediterranean Sea for weeks, Paul’s notable confident encouragement to the desperate and fearful crew aboard was of-all-things “to be of good cheer.” And just as the word of the Lord spoke to Paul to “fear not”, Pastor Brett Meador reminds us in Today’s Word that faith in God is a call to trust Him for direction in our given situation.

Acts Chapter 26 finds Paul standing before King Agrippa, boldly telling his story and sharing what Jesus has done in his life. Pastor Brett Meador notes that even before powerful people, Paul wasn’t intimidated to speak openly of scriptural truth. In Today’s Word, we’re reminded that our mission is simply to be faithful to our call and leave the results in God’s hands.

As Paul set sail for Rome, his journey took a dramatic and frightening turn when a violent storm threatened to destroy the ship and all that were aboard. As the story unfolds in Acts Chapter 27, Pastor Brett Meador notes from Today’s Word that who we listen to matters when navigating our own storms, and the benefits of having an infectious faith that brings hope to others.

In Acts 27, Paul began his journey to Rome by ship, but things quickly took a dangerous turn. Given a sense the weather could be of grave concern, Paul’s warning to the crew that continuing the journey could bring disaster was disregarded. Pastor Brett Meador says the lesson in Today’s Word reminds us faith means trusting God’s direction, even when we think we know better.

Acts Chapter 26 finds Paul standing before King Agrippa, boldly telling his story and sharing what Jesus has done in his life. Pastor Brett Meador notes that even before powerful people, Paul wasn’t intimidated to speak openly of scriptural truth. In Today’s Word, we’re reminded that our mission is simply to be faithful to our call and leave the results in God’s hands.

Paul defends himself in Acts Chapter 26 by sharing his dramatic testimony of coming to Christ and declaring the amazing things the Lord wants to do for the lost through the power of salvation. As Pastor Brett Meador reflects on Paul’s message from Today’s Word, we’re encouraged to shine our light in dark places, and stand together in the light of truth as the body of Christ.

Acts Chapter 26 tells of Paul standing before King Agrippa in chains as he boldly shared both his testimony and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Despite the circumstance He gladly explained how Jesus changed his life and called him to preach of the need of repentance and God’s forgiveness. Pastor Brett Meador reflects in Today’s Word of Paul’s faithfulness in God’s call for him.

As Paul stood before King Agrippa, he didn’t shy away from the truth. He boldly asked Agrippa if he believed what the prophets of God had written. But it was Agrippa’s hesitancy to respond that hinted what was in his heart. Pastor Brett Meador draws a familiar lesson from Today’s Word - why we can hear the truth, recognize its validity, yet still get distracted from the Lord.

As Paul stood before King Agrippa, he didn’t shy away from the truth. He boldly asked Agrippa if he believed what the prophets of God had written. But it was Agrippa’s hesitancy to respond that hinted what was in his heart. Pastor Brett Meador draws a familiar lesson from Today’s Word - why we can hear the truth, recognize its validity, yet still get distracted from the Lord.

After hearing Paul preach the gospel, King Agrippa declined to accept Christianity because he was unwilling to leave his lifestyle, power – and one particularly alarming sin behind. And as Pastor Brett Meador opens Today’s Word to learn why Agrippa was so hesitant, we’ll examine the sins we also cling to and why it’s so imperative that we don’t hesitate to leave them behind.

Paul’s courtroom saga continued in Acts Chapters 24 and 25 as his accusers presented their case using misinformation and flowery flattery in an attempt to defeat Paul once and for all. Though the ongoing indecision sets Paul on a course to stand before Caesar, Pastor Bret Meador reflects on Paul’s determination in Today’s Word to remain faithful to the Lord through it all.

As Pastor Brett Meador has noted some have said ‘men do not reject the Bible because it contradicts itself. But they reject the Bible because it contradicts them.’ And continuing our study of Acts chapters 24 and 25 in Today’s Word, we find Paul standing before governors and rulers, answering false accusations brought against him, and misinterpretations of scripture as well.

In Acts Chapter 24 we find Paul falsely accused, put on trial, and passed from one ruler to another. Yet through all of it, God is still working. And though he may look trapped by circumstances, Pastor Brett Meador notes the example of Paul for us in Today’s Word maintaining a strong witness resting in the assurance that the Lord is in control and His purposes will prevail.