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Acts 27:40 Β· KJV

"And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore."

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Passage Context

38And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.
39And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into the which they were minded, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.
40And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.
41And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.
42And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare for unexpected challenges?

2

What does it mean for you to take decisive action?

3

When have you had to let go of something to move forward?

Life Application

decisiveness

Practice making quick and informed decisions in your daily life.

letting go

Identify areas in your life where you need to release control.

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