If God Loves me then Why do I Suffer? (A Devotional based on Paul’s Journey to Rome in Acts 27-28)

If God Loves me then Why do I Suffer? (A Devotional based on Paul’s Journey to Rome in Acts 27-28)

You may be going through a rough patch in life right now and you're wondering what is the purpose behind your suffering.
In this post, I will be sharing why God allows our suffering and His divine plans for your future. 

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In Acts 27-28, the Apostle Paul is being escorted to Rome by a Roman regiment because he appealed to Caesar concerning a dispute that arose between him and the Jewish leaders.
It turns out that this journey to Rome was not meant to be smooth sailing. You know how we always hope that life will be free from problems and that somehow we'll never have to experience any pain or loss?

What Paul was about to experience depicts the moment when we realize that it is just our wishful thinking.  

“saying, “Men, I sense [after careful thought and observation] that this voyage will certainly be a disaster and with great loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” However, the centurion [Julius, ranking officer on board] was persuaded by the pilot and the owner of the ship rather than by what Paul said. Because the harbor was not well situated for wintering, the majority [of the sailors] decided to put to sea from there, hoping somehow to reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete facing southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. So when the south wind blew softly, thinking that they had obtained their goal, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, hugging the coast.” (ACTS 27:10-13 AMP)

During the journey to Rome, the Holy Spirit prompted Paul to warn the centurion and his soldiers about a coming disaster that would happen to them if they did not heed God's warning. 

The centurion did not listening to Paul's advice, and instead chose to trust in the so-called 'expert' advice from the pilot and the owner of the ship.
After all, Paul wasn't a pilot or sea-man - how was he to know better than them right? Well, the centurion was wrong. 

When I think back to times in my life after I became a believer in Jesus when terrible things happened, it was mostly because I ignored the prompting in my spirit and acted based on my reasoning or experience instead. 

When a decision you want to make feels right in your heart, as a believer you can trust that because God has put a new heart in you from the moment you were saved, and the Holy Spirit guides you from your heart.  

"Moreover, I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you, and I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My ordinances and do them." (Ezekiel 36:26-27 AMP)

The problem comes when a decision is not so straightforward to make. If you go by the mind's reasoning and logic, it seems like a really good offer to take, but yet your spirit is telling you "No, there's something wrong with this".
It's those moments that we have to consciously choose to trust the spirit and not our mind.

“There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.” (PROVERBS 14:12 AMP)

When we follow our mind, things mess up - we cannot see the future with our limited brain, but God can see everything, from beginning to end. 
We must trust that God has our interests at heart and He's not just trying to spoil our fun. 

However, the good news is, even when we choose wrongly and follow our mind instead of our spirit, God's grace will still catch us when we fall. 

“and when the ship was caught in it and could not head against the wind [to gain stability], we gave up and [letting her drift] were driven along. We ran under the shelter of a small island [twenty-five miles south of Crete] called Clauda, and with great difficulty we were able to get the ship’s skiff on the deck and secure it. After hoisting the skiff [on board], they used support lines [for frapping] to undergird and brace the ship’s hull; and fearing that they might run aground on the shallows of Syrtis [off the north coast of Africa], they let down the sea anchor and lowered the sails and were driven along [backwards with the bow into the wind]. On the next day, as we were being violently tossed about by the storm [and taking on water], they began to jettison the cargo; and on the third day they threw the ship’s tackle (spare lines, blocks, miscellaneous equipment) overboard with their own hands [to further reduce the weight]. Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm kept raging about us, from then on all hope of our being saved was [growing worse and worse and] gradually abandoned.” (ACTS 27:15-20 AMP)

When we choose to trust ourselves instead of God's wisdom, the negative consequences of our choices are unavoidable.
The gift of free will that God gave man has to mean something. If our choices don't change the consequences, then the free will is just a big lie.

Many times when we are suffering, we are still so stubborn that we want to fix the problems ourselves. We don't want to get God involved immediately. 

This reminds me of recent times when I was sleep training my 2 year old daughter Maeleth. When I relied on my 'smarts', experience and efforts to make it work, things just got worse and nothing was accomplished.
But when I told God that I couldn't do this myself and that I needed Him, the deliverance came swiftly. You can read the full story of the sleep training journey and how it grew my faith here.  

The Apostle Paul was stranded at sea for fourteen days without food. Are you suffering right now and wondering if God loves you, then why hasn't He saved you from your situation? You can get answers in this post!

​Paul adrift at sea for fourteen days - God's grace for us even when sometimes our sufferings are caused by our own wrong decisions

You see, God waits until we stop trying to save ourselves by our own efforts.

When we give up, that’s when He steps in to deliver us. 
The faster we get to this point, the earlier we get delivered from our situation.

“After they had gone a long time without food [because of seasickness and stress], Paul stood up before them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice and should not have set sail from Crete, and brought on this damage and loss. But even now I urge you to keep up your courage and be in good spirits, because there will be no loss of life among you, but only loss of the ship.” (ACTS 27:21-22 AMP)

Yes when we choose to follow our mind instead of the spirit's leading, we will suffer losses but not to the point of death. That's God's grace for us believers. 

“The fourteenth night had come and we were drifting and being driven about in the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors began to suspect that they were approaching some land.” (ACTS 27:27 AMP)

They drifted for fourteen days without food - imagine how insanely hungry they were! I believe that the food here is not just physical food, but also represents spiritual food - the word of God.
When we neglect feeding on God’s word, we are delaying our deliverance. 
Have you been spending time in the word? If you're still drifting in a phase of life where you feel stranded and helpless, that could be the answer to your troubles.

“While they waited for the day to dawn, Paul encouraged them all [and told them] to have some food, saying, “This is the fourteenth day that you have been constantly on watch and going without food, having eaten nothing. So I urge you to eat some food, for this is for your survival; for not a hair from the head of any of you will perish.” Having said this, he took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all, and he broke it and began to eat. Then all of them were encouraged and their spirits improved, and they also ate some food. All told there were two hundred and seventy-six of us aboard the ship.” (ACTS 27:33-37 AMP)

Breaking bread and giving thanks - The point of their deliverance is marked by partaking of Holy Communion as well as praise and thanksgiving.  
These acts of faith are very powerful - they are ways that God has given us to release our faith and receive His power. 
Notice also that there were "two hundred and seventy-six" (276) people onboard the ship? The Holy Spirit impressed on my heart that there is a significance to this number. He led me to check Psalm 27:6. Here is what it says:

“And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.” (PSALM 27:6 AMP)

Wow! Both Holy Communion as well as praise & thanksgiving are praise offerings (sacrifices). The Lord is giving a double confirmation that these two acts of faith lead to deliverance from your enemies no matter what they are: poverty, sickness, depression, broken relationships, addictions, etc. 

“Then fearing that we might run aground somewhere on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern [to slow the ship] and kept wishing for daybreak to come. But as the sailors were trying to escape [secretly] from the ship and had let down the skiff into the sea, pretending that they were going to lay out anchors from the bow, Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men remain on the ship, you cannot be saved.” Then the soldiers cut away the ropes that held the skiff and let it fall and drift away.” (ACTS 27:29-32 AMP)

Out of fear, the sailors dropped the anchors way too early. They were not near the island yet. They were afraid despite Paul's assurance that there would be no loss of lives.
Sometimes we prolong our suffering and delay our deliverance by doubting what God has already promised us. 
If God has promised to deliver you (in His word), act like you believe it. When you have faith like that, God can do something about your situation. 

Like the soldiers did, it will be helpful to "cut away the ropes", meaning take away the option of acting out of fear or following the mind instead of the spirit.
Burn your bridges, and refuse to walk down the destructive path that only leads to prolonged suffering.
Make a commitment to follow God, to let Him lead you as your Shepherd out of the valley of the shadow of death, like in Psalm 23.  

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When haters and naysayers criticise you and try to knock you down when you're already suffering, just shake their opinions off and focus on God's promises. Those who trust in Him will not be put to shame!

Paul on Malta - God has a divine purpose for your suffering. He will turn what's meant for evil into something good

Paul and the gang ran aground on an island called Malta. Malta (in Greek “Melite”) means “the land of honey”.
When God delivers you from a trial, you end up somewhere sweet.
The land of honey reminds us of Canaan which is referred to as "a land flowing with milk and honey", the children of Israel's promised land. 
Sometimes we suffer on the way to our promised land. But take heart because God will definitely bring you into the land! 

“But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper crawled out because of the heat and fastened itself on his hand. When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they began saying to one another, “Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, and though he has been saved from the sea, Justice [the avenging goddess] has not permitted him to live.” Then Paul [simply] shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. But they stood watching and expecting him to swell up or suddenly drop dead. But after they had waited a long time and had seen nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and began saying that he was a god.” (ACTS 28:3-6 AMP)

Paul was probably still weak, wet and cold from surviving being adrift at sea for fourteen days. Just when he thought he could get some rest and warmth by the fire, a poisonous snake bit him!
Take note that the snake crawled out because of the heat - the warmth and comfort of the fire. Sometimes, the devil may counterattack when God delivers you from a trial because he hates that things are getting better for you.
You may feel like you're going from one form of suffering into another form of suffering.

However I want to encourage you to stay in faith - God can use something that the devil meant for evil, to turn into something good to accomplish His purposes.  Remember Joseph's words in the book of Genesis:

“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day].” (GENESIS 50:20 AMP)

Take note that when the natives of Malta saw Paul getting bitten by the poisonous viper, not only did they not get up and help him, they just stood by watching it happen and badmouthed him behind his back. 
This is a familiar scenario that we may experience in real life: When you're down and out, the people around you may say hurtful things, adding on to your stress and sadness from your sufferings. Worse still, they probably won't life a finger to help you - such is the cruelty of the world.

I want to draw your attention to how Paul dealt with all the haters and naysayers: He simply shook off the snake into the fire and suffered no ill effects! 
When you choose to ignore the haters and naysayers, and focus instead on God's promises of deliverance for you, God will make sure that you suffer no ill effects from their criticisms, and show them that your suffering is only for a moment, but your good times (which will last for a long time) are coming - living an overcoming life is the greatest testimony of the power and goodness of God that you can show to the people around you! 

“And it happened that the father of Publius was sick [in bed] with recurring attacks of fever and dysentery; and Paul went to him, and after he had prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him. After this occurred, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases were coming to him and being healed.” (ACTS 28:8-9 AMP)

After Paul got bitten by the snake and was unharmed, it turned out to be a powerful magnet of curiosity to draw the marvelling natives to hear Paul preach the gospel and demonstrate the mighty works of God. 
Paul was able to heal the father of Publius and many people who had diseases. More importantly, salvation was taking place and people were being added to God's kingdom! 

What began as a mistake on the centurion's part, became a huge blessing for the people of Malta.  
Through this, we see that God can use the mistakes of your own making to achieve His purposes in your life. 
If you're asking "If God loves me, then why do I suffer?", know this: You won’t go through your suffering for nothing. It’s to prepare and position you for something good that God wants to do through you! 

“And Paul lived there for two full years [at his own expense] in his own rented lodging and welcomed all who came to him, preaching and proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness and boldness, unhindered and unrestrained.” (ACTS 28:30-31 AMP)

Paul eventually reached Rome and his eventful journey came to an end. In Rome, he was planted there by God for two full years and was able to preach the gospel without being hindered. 

Be ready because God is going to lead you out of your suffering and place you into a new position for a season. Get prepared for the breakthrough - God has already planned a good future for you!

Now you know that you won't suffer for nothing - there is a divine purpose! I want to close this devotional with a verse and a special prayer:

“And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.” (ROMANS 8:28 AMP)

Closing Prayer for you:
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Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that you strengthen and comfort the person reading this post, that with this new revelation of the divine purpose of suffering in life, he or she will walk out of the trial restfully.
I pray that this precious brother or sister in Christ will emerge from the suffering closer to You than ever before, and attain a new level of faith.
I am also believing for massive restoration for all the losses that he or she has suffered during the trial. I am sure that You have a good plan for us all. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen!" ​

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