September 16, 2019 LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE : TOPIC – THE EUROCLYDON
LIVING WATER CAC DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
Monday, September 16, 2019.- International Day For The Preservation of The Ozone Layer.
THE EUROCLYDON
READ: Acts 27:9-16
Acts 27:9-16 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
MEMORISE: So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive (Acts 27:15)
EXPOSITION
The Euroclydon is a tempestuous northeast wind that blows in the Mediterranean. This is different from other lighter winds. It is tempestuous, hard and rough. Paul and 275 others were caught in this wind as he travelled to Rome in chains, to answer to allegations concerning his faith and ministry. It was too much that they allowed it drive the ship.
At times, you let challenges drive for a while. Otherwise, there will be shipwreck in life. There are times you may have to lose your belongings, money or materials to save your precious life. The Euroclydon is like a driver who suddenly had a deflated tyre on the highway. He may have to allow the vehicle move at its own speed. Otherwise, suddenly applying brake might be suicidal as the vehicle can summersault, catch fire, etc. But if allowed to drive itself, there may be problem, but it is most likely to be minimal.
If the tempest still persists, offload some luggage, e.g. sin, habit, relationship. Agree to lose some things instead of losing all (cf. Matt. 5:30). The Euroclydon is a period of darkness, hardship, sickness, and other challenges of life that are sometimes overwhelming. Beware of disobedience to, discountenance of God’s Word in such situations. Then, remain courageous in the midst of the storm. God will not abandon you (Ps. 34:7). No storm can hinder the communication of God’s favour. Prayer is what you need.
(Psa. 46:1-3). Trust in the Lord, since the battle is of the Lord’s. The souls with Paul were worth more than the goods lost. Unlike Jonah, Paul became the comforter in the storm, because he had faced more serious ‘winds’ before then. You are experiencing what you are facing now because you will be the counselor to others, tomorrow. So, cheer up!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, let every evil wind blowing the ship of my life stop, in Jesus’name.
2. Lord, never allow the ship of my life, family, ministry, career, business, relationships, etc. to capsize.
3. Pray that God should help us to avoid or overcome the disaster of the depletion of the Ozone Layer as the preservation of the layer is being emphasized, worldwide, today.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Proverbs 1:4 – 3:11; 2 Corinthians 1:21 -3:1