Bible Verse of the Day
Acts 27:35 (NIV)
After he said this, he took some bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.
Takeaway
The wording in this Scripture may remind us of the Last Supper because Paul gave thanks to God and broke bread, just as Jesus did. However, this was during the storm at sea, shortly before the ship was wrecked. The people had gone many days without eating, so Paul encouraged them to take food and assured them of God’s protection.
If you continue reading Acts 27, you will see that everyone ate as much as they wanted. This may also remind us of Jesus feeding the multitudes, although the circumstances were different. Paul trusted God, gave thanks in front of others, shared what God had told him, and followed the example of Jesus.