Acts, Chapter 27,
verse 29
29 Fearing that we would
run aground on a rocky coast, they dropped four anchors from the stern and
prayed for day to come.
Paul was under arrest
and was an inmate on a prison ship bound for Rome, when the ship he was on, was
in danger of being sunk. Yet, God had not abandoned Paul. His faith saved him
and also the crew. Paul in this case really did lead from behind.
The Law of Influence: An Inmate Takes Command (Acts 27:4-44)[1]
1.
Paul built trust
which influences his jailer, Julius, to allow special privileges, noting his
trustworthiness.
2.
He took the initiative
by stepping in when action was needed.
3.
He possessed good
judgment through his use of wisdom and experience.
4.
He spoke with authority
and credibility based on earlier
actions.
5.
He showed optimism
and confidence by speaking boldly.
6.
He gave encouragement
to the hopeless that feared their
survival and loss at sea.
7.
He was honest
and candid about the problems they
faced.
8.
He did not compromise
on absolutes from God-given instructions.
9.
He stayed focused
on objectives not obstacles.
10. He
led by example by modeling the right
attitude.
Remember to build trust
first with God and then with others when you are in danger knowing we are all
in the same ship and we are all seasick.
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