Acts 27:1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished {Counseled} them, 10 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.
Lesson # [1] There are times when down and out feelings are the result of disregarding godly counsel especially when it comes from a person who is known to be a God-ordained prophet. In this case, Paul was well known to be an ordained servant of God, but as is too often the case, folks often give such counsel little or no weight. The counsels given by God through His prophets are never meant to be assessed as one opinion amongst many.
Lesson # [2] Where counsel is given to specific individuals, on specific matters, it should be viewed as not only being the best way to move forward, it ought to be the only way under consideration. Whenever the counsel of God conflicts with counsel coming from men, the latter should be dismissed in favor of the former. We will discover more and more that the experts in our day, are too often diabolically opposed to the what is written in the scriptures.
On a wide array of topics, ranging from marriage, to health, from gender issues to monetary concerns, it is very often the case that experts who may not fear God, will give advice that puts persons in a place, or situation which God never intended and this in turn can result in persons feeling down and out.
Acts 27: 11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
May The Lord dd His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!