Prior to the arrival of a new-born, expectant parents purchase clothing and other necessities to ensure they are adequately prepared to provide for their child’s comfort and well-being.
Acts 27 narrates part of Paul’s ordeal as a prisoner. The Lord, as he always does, and as he did for Paul, prepared a man called Julius to show kindness to Paul. Julius was a Roman centurion who allowed Paul to visit friends and receive care despite his prisoner status (Acts 27:3). Further, in verse 42-44, he listens to Paul’s advice and prevents soldiers from killing the prisoners, thereby saving Paul’s life.
The Lord prepares such people in our lives to help us in times of need. He says that he knows the plans that he has for us, plans to give us hope and a future. This means that even if today looks gloomy, there is a better tomorrow that is assured in the Lord. If we are reasonable enough to buy preparatory clothes for our expected babies, would our loving Father not prepare all the required pieces to ensure a comfortable future for us?
We learn that Paul moved and embraced this kind of divine protection because he always remembered where he was anchored. Paul was a man of prayer. Proverbs 22:28 says, do not move an ancient boundary stone set up by your ancestors. Some people are frequently susceptible to the allure of novelty, which may result in failure to continue steadfastly in prayer.
I encourage you to pray all the time. Even if your current circumstances feel like imprisonment, your loving Father already prepared a Julius for you, to take care of you, ensure your comfort and preserve your life. God bless you.
− Grace Mufara, overseer of the Covenant Apostolic Church in Virginia
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