Acts 27:14 But not long after, there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. 15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
Lesson # [3] When a person is feeling down and out the situation might be so complicated and adverse that it may be best to just let things shake out on their own. In the current situation with Paul and the other sailors, it would be worthless trying to steer the ship through such treacherous winds and waves.
Thus, rather than try to fight against an impossible situation for the moment, they decide that it would be best to just leave things alone for a while. That is not to say that the ship will correct itself, it’s just the prudent thing to do, so as to buy them some time for a more favorable resolution.
In our life experiences, there are certain situations which only God can fix, and there are times when an adverse circumstance is best left alone, so that God can do what He does best. If Paul and the other sailors had tried to fight against the contrary winds, they likely would have ended up in a worse situation than if they had left the ship alone in God’s hands.
Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!