Acts 27:21-26

A long time without food. The fires were out, the food water soaked, the men too busy, and they were frightened out of their wits by the storm. Paul stood before them. He is calm and firm, as he finds a place where all can hear. You should have listened to me. He is not taunting them nor scolding them. He simply states this fact to help them believe what he is about to say. Take courage. He says the ship will be lost, but no lives. An angel. He has been given a special message direct from God. To whom I belong. Paul was honored to belong to God. He often spoke of himself as "God's slave." This was the key to all Paul's ministry. Don't be afraid, Paul. They are in a horrible storm, the ship is coming to pieces, but God has not forgotten his servant, Paul. You must stand before the Emperor. Paul would survive to carry out his mission. Has given you the lives. Paul had been praying for these people. Compare Genesis 18:23-33.