Let me suggest a few characteristics of Pauls leadership in this crisis, which may provide fuel for future thought. For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and to them he said, You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you. So they went. endobj 34 0 obj A late date for the day of atonement is required also by the time notes of the subsequent journey to Italy. Paul was frequently the instrument through which Gods power was manifested. This channel is the place between two seas. Here the ship, in Smiths words, would strike a bottom of mud graduating into tenacious clay, into which the fore part would fix itself and be held fast, whilst the stern was exposed to the worst of the waves. After the long battering which the ship had endured for the past two weeks, its exposed part could not take this further punishment, and it quickly disintegrated. Bruce, p. 494. There are many examples of Godly leadership in the Bible as God has always raised up men and women to lead others. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. In a storm, control of the ship is limited, and so navigating a narrow entrance to a port would be almost impossible. 547 Ramsay is of the opinion that the ship was a government vessel of which the centurion, as senior officer, was properly in charge. So, says Luke, they lowered the instrument, not being more specific perhaps because he did not know, or did not remember, the technical name for whatever it was that was lowered. They just happened to run aground at the place where two seas met.562 It seems that the action of the water created some kind of sandbar or shallows, on which the ship stuck fast. But not so with you. 548 This harbour is named Kalus Limeonas, a small bay two miles east of Cape Matala. To Paul (in my opinion) this would be akin to jumping off the pinnacle of the temple, and thus putting God to the test (Luke 4:9-12). 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Unsaved men do not have the answers. They had little to gain and much to lose. <>

Paul and a number of other prisoners were put aboard an Adramyttian ship,542 which was setting sail for ports along the coast of Asia. What kind of leadership did Paul exercise, and how did this impact the gospel? Moses. The centurion respected and trusted Paul a great deal, as can be seen by his previous dealings with him (see verse 3).

562 St. Because of its size and cargo, it required deeper water. As Paul had already informed them, neither the ship nor its cargo would survive, only the passengers. Gods power and His sovereign control are no pretext for carelessness or recklessness. He did not claim to have a certain (prophetic) knowledge of what was going to happen. The sovereignty of God means that He is not at our disposal, to carry out our whims or wishes, but that we are at His disposal. North Koreas Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath {of God} through Him. There will come a time, however, when God will take His own to the full and final safety of heaven. Pauls caution is rather interesting. 26 0 obj Food supplies may have been washed overboard or ruined by moisture. The sovereignty of God is no excuse for careless or reckless living. Salem Media Group.

AppendPDF Pro 6.3 Linux 64 bit Aug 30 2019 Library 15.0.4 D When the ship is grounded and the passengers must swim for their lives, the soldiers plan to kill Paul, along with the other prisoners, to prevent any from escaping. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. The gospel sustains men in the greatest storms of life.

application/pdf We refer to the coaching process as a coaching conversation. uuid:3894e8fa-b4a9-11b2-0a00-f0ed0ff4fc7f and guided them with his skillful hand. WebThe Leadership Style of King David. 2 Sam. I think not. 558 The fourteenth night is reckoned from the time they left Fair Havens. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. (5) The storm, and the gospel which leads to salvation. But it is here, in our text, that I see Paul as a very wise man in practical matters, a man who is a leader of men, and whose counsel is taken seriously because he knows what he is doing. xXnF}W, jH; iDQ}%bBH%uY.o+vRE93{t/+WMm>E'Ogkr/]4 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. You can look at the qualities and simply see how you measure up. 38 0 obj <>2 27 0 R]/P 6 0 R/Pg 42 0 R/S/Link>> They need to make a stronger, positive case for democratic rule. Geocoding R When this happens, there will be no protection for the lost. If they were to have the strength necessary to make it to shore, they would need to start the day with a good meal. I know it sounds more like mother or a TV commercial, but Paul was dealing with a very practical necessity. If you want to be a godly leader, I encourage you to focus on the qualities that God identifies as necessary in a leader. They took down the sail, which would have been ripped to shreds by the winds, and lashed down the rudders, which would have been broken up as they were smashed against the ship by the waves. And a woman who has an unbelieving husband, and he consents to live with her, let her not send her husband away. K Other historic examples of autocratic leaders: Genghis Khan; King Henry VIII; Queen Elizabeth I; Napoleon Bonaparte; Father Junipero Serra; Queen Isabella I; The sovereignty of God is no excuse for us not to work, but the assurance that our work is not in vain, in the Lord. Now, in our text, Paul is again in great danger. Prime Minister of Britain from 1940 to 1945, Churchill led Great Britain against the Nazi Germany during the World War II. All one needs is a clean needle or a condom or possibility an abortion and theyre off and running, seeking a little pleasure, at the cost of the loss of their life, and of their soul. Leadership Qualities Deuteronomy 1:13 Verse Concepts Choose wise and discerning and experienced men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads. Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us.
I do not think that Pauls words were meant as a typical I told you so so much as they were spoken to motivate his peers to listen to him now. Verses 30-32 describe the sailors attempt to abandon ship, which they aborted, due to the action taken by the soldiers, who heeded Pauls words of warning. Examples of Autocratic Leaders Many empire builders and leading figures throughout history have been autocratic leadersincluding Genghis Khan and Margaret WebI believe this is why David's is still known to be one of the great leaders of all time. The alternative to lording over people is to live out the honest and secure lifestyle of one who repents before those The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. suggested that autocratic leadership was part of the dark, or destructive side of leadership. If there were but ten righteous in the city of Sodom, God would have spared the city for the sake of those righteous (Genesis 18:22-33). The sovereignty of God is the basis for our safety and security, but it is not an excuse for our sloppiness. <>33]/P 24 0 R/Pg 42 0 R/S/Link>> It did not take long at this time of year for a storm to brew at sea. 3 o2Kf*B}}:4O?Y@2sCHeSETe$Uqh,(* #VpWI\&+wj$^%r -" YK|`!H@501Z)AQ :GFDl,"&@@HB"dvi~DZXU=7C/RAU$or0R5 * 38I%U Julius and the others did not seem to look upon Paul in religious or spiritual terms, but only in terms of practical and proven ability and knowledge. Passing it with considerable difficulty, and apparently not being able to make port there, they finally were able to make port at a place known as Fair Havens,548 which was not far from the city of Lasea, where they could have spent the winter. The Bible is pretty clear about what Godly leadership looks like. <>27]/P 23 0 R/Pg 42 0 R/S/Link>> By the way, Paul may not have been frightened so much for himself as for the others. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same. This was probably due to seasickness, and perhaps to the difficulty of cooking under such circumstances. When the ship set sail, they began to encounter unfavorable winds.

There are many different styles and forms of leadership. Nevertheless, they decided to press on to a better harbor. But in addition to his surviving this storm, God promised to spare all the other passengers on board as well, not for their sakes alone, but for Pauls sake. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. This proposal pleased the whole group. All 276 passengers were saved. The centurion did not seem to be concerned with any of the prisoners, except one Paul. <>29]/P 23 0 R/Pg 42 0 R/S/Link>> endobj Humanly viewed, Paul was constantly in grave danger, but he was never more safe or secure than when he was on his way to Rome. The danger in which they found themselves was unnecessary. 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? 36 0 obj . There was some level of favoritism going on. That safety is only in Christ. Doing so would be certain death, for the larger vessel offered more protection, so long as it held together. Here is a man whose personal safety was assured, and yet who lived with care and caution.

Like Moses ( Ex. But Paul did not presume to have God on tap and thus to be able to perform some miracle any time his wished. It is not surprising, though, that he would take the advice of the ships captain and its pilot as being more expert. WebMoses is often cited as a biblical example of servant leadership (Bell, 2014; Crowther, 2018, Boyer, 2019); he demonstrated a deep love for God and others, humility in his approach to God and his own abilities, and an impetus to They cut loose the anchors, which set the ship free, as wind and waves propelled it toward land. endobj This was a Jewish couple who were deported from Rome. But Pauls concern here was not for himself, but for others. F If democracies are to prevail, their leaders must do more than spotlight the autocrats shortcomings. WebCharismatic leaders have a strong need for power and the tendency to rely heavily on referent power as their primary power base. On the third day, some of the unnecessary tackle on board the ship was thrown overboard.

The passengers were not to lose hope, but to keep up their courage. The death penalty is certainly one possibility. They were not going to get to Rome until after winter was over anyway, and they could stay right where they were, with no real problems. Why do you pass judgment on your brother? 25 0 obj They were not in control of the ship. Had they heeded his warnings, this would not have happened. I take it that this was a form of democratic rule. Luke now passes over the details of a number of the days that followed, indicating only that many days passed, and that the storm continued to abuse the ship and to terrify its passengers. Through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared. To be a great authentic leader, you should accept yourself for who you truly are. Titus would be a good place to start, and there are other scriptures as well. I would think that Paul would have more reason to be reckless than these seasoned seamen and the centurion, because he was a Christian. Neither Lasea nor Fair Havens is mentioned by any ancient writer, two of the hundred cities of Crete. A. T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1930), III, p. 460. If Paul had been right before, and his words had come to pass, he had even more important words to speak now, not from his own perception or judgment, but from the God whom he served. A crucial decision had to be made at Fair Havens.549 Sailing was not safe in the winter, due to wind conditions and seasonal storms. V`Mi{@ S@C!bd@f!^;> #\X!k1z4pZ^`#:Tv03rCH_:H9s2v#{I(2@/w}B;Q [x&>{M-5XXuF@rL(!;tT2lK|`whH9]k;WRzdg Vy0]&0C*R\*8s}9(S (zL3]lUA@ Let us consider just a few: 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The potential gains were minimal, while the potential loss was great. With difficulty, they finally arrived off Cnidus, but were then forced by the winds to sail under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone. 542 The ship in which they embarked belonged to Adramyttium (modern Edremit), a seaport of Mysia in northwest Asia Minor, opposite the island of Lesbos. The angel of God told Paul not to be afraid, which would indicate that he was afraid. Some Christians are inclined to live their lives sloppily, believing that because God is sovereign He will, on demand, produce a miracle to deliver us from the fruits of our own foolishness. Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. Related Topics: Issues in Church Leadership/Ministry, Leadership, Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Second, the majority of those who voted on this issue favored going further. During the night, an angel of God had appeared to Paul, with a sure and certain word about the future, a word that would bring encouragement to all on board ship. endobj

Pauls safety and deliverance was so certain that it was sufficient for others as well. The doctrine of Gods sovereignty is multi-faceted, something which careless and thoughtless Christians often forget or set aside. He only said that their remaining on ship was necessary if these soldiers wanted to survive. A late night visitation by an angel of God and Pauls words of encouragement to his shipmates is reported in verses 21-26. 42 0 obj To learn more about his ministry please visit clarencehaynes.com. Smith suggests that the mainyard is meant; an immense spar, probably as long as the ship, which would require the united efforts of passengers and crews to launch overboard. Bruce p. 486. However, there is no story of Esther without Mordecai. These prisoners were (pardon me for this) twice pardoned.. Webbegin to see the power of the coaching model being used to motivate and develop others, including leaders. Let us, like Paul, have a word from God for such needy times as ours. 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He took Pauls warnings seriously here, too. He had God on his side. His God was in control of all things, including the sea. However, this does not mean you should be satisfied with your current self and avoid growth. From here on, sailing will not be smooth. Paul encouragement the passengers to trust God to do all that He promised. Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. Why We Must Prioritize Both Prayer and Scripture Reading, 3 Truths These Verses about Breastfeeding Moms Can Teach Us All, Let's Go Back to the Beginning to Find the Gospel in Genesis, The Beauty of Humility Found in the Verse "My Ways Are Not Your Ways".

The sovereignty of God means that we dare not presume that God will work a miracle for us, at the time and in the way we choose, due to our foolishness, carelessness, or sin. Since leadership happens inside and outside the church, these examples are good wherever you lead. Interestingly, Merida describes Jeroboams reign in similar terms, writing It was a dark day in Israel and discussing the dark practices of Rehoboams followers. The need is great. 5:3). To reinforce his words, Paul now did what he urged each of them to dohe ate. Everything Jesus did from his baptism to the cross was laden with purpose. Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. <>19]/P 21 0 R/Pg 42 0 R/S/Link>> A friend of mine, Jonathan Leath, wrote a book he titled You Only Lead One (YOLO). The ships crew tried to hug the shore of Crete, until they could reach Phoenix, a harbor not all that distant.

And so Paul was correct, though not speaking at the moment with prophetic inspiration, authority, or inerrancy. Pauls skillfulness and leadership gave the gospel a credibility it would not have otherwise have had in the eyes of these people. Godly leadership like this can impact homes, communities, churches, businesses, schools, politics, sports basically every area of life. Just so you know, the person they are talking about in Acts 18:26 is Apollos. <>stream When you study closely, you will discover these examples of leadership in the Bible can help you address all of lifes situations. Perhaps the most well-known modern example of autocratic government is the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, also known as North Korea. Y When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. A central factor in this is that the immature are leading.

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