Shipwrecks, Snakebites & Second Chances

Sep 7, 2025    Rusty Blann

In this powerful message, we're reminded that our journey of faith often involves shipwrecks, snakebites, and second chances. Drawing from Acts 28:1-10, we see how the Apostle Paul's experience on Malta teaches us profound lessons about resilience and God's faithfulness. Shipwrecks represent the storms that happen to us - unexpected trials that leave us feeling broken and lost. Snakebites symbolize the internal struggles and poisonous thoughts that threaten to derail our faith. Yet, through it all, God offers us second chances, using our pain as a platform for His glory. We're challenged to shake off our troubles into the fire of God's presence, refusing to let our past define our future. This message encourages us to hold onto Jesus with unwavering faith, knowing that He can use our scars as testimonies of His healing power. As we face life's challenges, let's remember: we may be bruised, but we're not buried; we may have scars, but we've got a story to tell.