Daily Devo | The Sea and the Serpent (New Testament in a Year, Acts 28:1–16)

Two of the great symbols of evil in the ancient world were the sea and the serpent. Paul survives the sea in a shipwreck only to be immediately assaulted by the other, the bite of a deadly snake. The locals immediately suspect that justice has caught up to Paul. He may have survived the sea but he could not outrun his fate. The locals expect him to die. Instead, Paul is unharmed. What does this all mean? Why does Paul suffer such evils while living faithfully, and how should we respond when we face undeserved evil?

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For Reflection:

- What does Paul's experience teach you about the relationship between obedience and suffering?

- How do you see God's protection and provision throughout this passage?

- Have you ever had the experience of God's protection and provision during a difficult time? What happened?

- What can you learn from Paul's willingness to continue serving others despite his own hardships?

- Prayer: Lord, help me trust your faithfulness through every trial!