Friday, September 5, 2025
SEPTEMBER 5 Thursday Teresa Of Calcutta Acts, Chapter 27, verse 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 ac...