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Finding Security In God's Plan

by Brett Fuller on April 01, 2019

In Acts 27-28, Paul is imprisoned aboard a merchant ship sailing for Rome. It was the time of the year when smooth sailing was hard to find on the Mediterranean.

Contrary winds drove the ship toward the island of Malta. As the rocks and waves destroyed the vessels, all aboard were cast into the sea. Their hope: wreckage upon which they could drift ashore. Once on shore, Paul's ministry to the inhabitants saw a people who were not intentionally targeted for the gospel, spiritually transformed.

Often, we find ourselves driven by forces beyond our control which cause us to say, "How & why did a sovereign God allow me to wind up here?" In God, misdirection is really redirection. Many times, contrary circumstances are God's steering wheel to get us pointed toward the center of His will.

So, let Paul's experience bolster your security in God's sovereign plan. If you will, then even your shipwrecks will provide you with the necessary debris to float to your islands of purpose. Live right, live well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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