Read: 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40; Acts 27:1-20; Psalm 7:1-17; Proverbs 18:22
Today we read about the sons of Issachar, Naphtali, Ephraim, Manasseh, Asher and Benjamin.
I thought it was interesting that Benjamin was mentioned at the beginning of chapter seven and again at the beginning of chapter eight. I read a commentary that said of Benjamin’s ten sons that are named in Genesis 46:21, only three must have lived through the wars they fought. These three sons were Bela, Beker, and Jediael. Another fact about Benjamin’s line is that Shaharaim divorced his two wives and married a third. If you remember, the tribe of Benjamin was almost snuffed out because of their sin in Judges 19 and 20. So, their line is a little spotted.
In Acts, Paul is on his travels to Rome. After one day at sea, they landed in Sidon where Paul had birthed churches. So he was allowed to go stay with his friends and be refreshed. After that the sailing was hard because of the wind. It took them much longer than anticipated. When they set out the last time, God gave Paul insight into their trip. He told Paul that they were headed for disaster with great loss to the ship and the cargo and their own lives. The centurion in charge wouldn’t listen to Paul’s warnings and he did what the pilot and owner of the ship said. Their plan was to sail for Phoenix and wait out the winter there.
A hurricane called a northeaster came through causing much damage to the ship. They threw out the cargo and much of the tackle. When the storm continued it became evident that they would perish also. I wonder if they remembered Paul’s warning and wished they had listened.
Lord, how many times to you try to warn us against doing something that we have a strong opinion about. We think our way is best, only to find that You were right. Help us to listen better and obey your warnings.
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