27:22-26
Rather than gloating, Paul urges the men to maintain their courage and not give up. He also assures them not one of them will die, although the ship would be destroyed. Why did Paul have such faith and insight? It was because an angel of the Lord had appeared to him. So again we see angels playing a key role. The angel assured Paul that he would indeed stand trial before Caesar and that God would preserve the lives of all those aboard the ship. Paul declares that the basis for his courage and faith is his faith in God. There was also practical advice, they had to run the ship aground on an island.
27:27-32
It was some time before they spotted land. They took soundings and discovered that they were getting closer to running aground. Some sailors sought to find their own way of escape. Paul warned the centurion that they must not be allowed to flee, and the centurion took the appropriate action. Paul had won the trust of the centurion.
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