A Storm Called Euroclydon - Acts 27:14

The beloved physician Luke wrote, “when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, and said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives. Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart there also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lies toward the south west and north west. And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing there, they sailed close by Crete”, and in chapter twenty-seven and verse fourteen of the book of Acts Luke shared how those on the ship experienced, “a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon” where we read:

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.

The verse begins, “But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, ...” Luke began with the words, “but not long after” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover not a long time following their launch from The fair havens” “there arose against it” or “there poured out, struck and thrust against the ship” “a tempestuous wind” which means “a whirlwind or stormy stream of air”. Luke shared how a “stormy and violent wind” rose up in opposition to the ship that was sailing.

The verse goes on to say, “... called Euroclydon.” Luke continued with the word, “called” which means “named and saluted as” “Euroclydon” whose name means “Euraquilo which was a north east wind or variant and violent agitation”. Luke shared how the storm's name was “Euroclydon” which was a violent north east stream of air.

When we meditate upon Luke's words in this verse, we discover how a violent storm arose soon after the ship set sail from the harbor at “The fair havens”. “Paul” warned them, but they thought they knew better. Still, God was at the helm. He would insure that “Paul” would make it to “Rome” because His good news of salvation was to be shared by “Paul” there. God loves people regardless of their circumstances and situations, He will relate to everyone who believes and trusts in His Son Jesus. God wants to forgive the sin and wickedness of people, and anyone who will yield themselves to Jesus will receive the grace and mercy of God that allows them to live with Him forever. Those who are wise will surrender themselves to Jesus even if they are in a “storm” when they do.

Next time Luke shares, “when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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