1) Here we are, back in Acts chapter 27, picking it up at verse 27. It's midnight on the 14th night of the storm, and Paul, his companions, the soldiers, and the sailors have been under constant strain. The relentless pressure of the storm, combined with the physical and emotional exhaustion, has taken a toll on everyone aboard the ship. Despite this, we are about to witness the power of God bring hope and deliverance in the midst of their dire circumstances.

2) As the situation appears increasingly desperate, the crew senses through sounding—a primitive but effective form of sonar—that they are getting closer to land. Realizing that they are nearing land, they decide to throw out the anchors to try and secure their position and prevent the ship from crashing onto the rocks. It’s not abnormal for people to do whatever it takes to stay afloat in such perilous conditions, but often there is a better answer than relying solely on human wisdom and efforts.