November 11, 2026
Don’t Fear the Storm, Part 3
First, today is Veterans Day. To those of you who served our country, THANK YOU! We honor you and your families today. I felt it is very important that I continue sharing GH15s this week to encourage the Ekklesia. I will be sharing a post soon to honor our beloved veterans.
Introduction
As I shared yesterday, I ministered this past weekend at a conference in TN. Another one of the speakers was my friend, Lance Wallnau. Lance delivered an insightful, prophetic message about the recent elections and the coming season in America, using Acts 27-28. This account describes Paul being shipwrecked by a mighty storm while en route to Rome.
As Lance began his message, I recalled that God gave me this exact passage in January of this year when I sought Him about what to expect in 2026. Using this account, the Lord said to me, “It will not be smooth sailing; it’ll be very turbulent. But it will also be very fruitful. Don’t fear the storm!”
I hadn’t thought of this word in months. But when Lance began speaking, I realized – this is that! I shared three GH15 posts back in January [2026] regarding the word Holy Spirit gave me. I am re-sharing them this week to encourage you. The first part was on Monday, the second yesterday, and the final one today. I know you will be encouraged!
From January:
Part 3
Early in the journey, Paul received prophetic revelation and warned the ship’s crew that a storm was coming; he added that they should not leave Crete (Acts 27:10, 21). They did not have to be shipwrecked in this storm! The crew, however, disregarded his warning and lost their ship. It is significant that God, in His mercy, saved not only Paul and his companions, but also everyone on board. He could have orchestrated events to save Paul, Luke, and Aristarchus, while allowing the crew to perish. But in spite of their disregard of His warnings, God showed great mercy and saved them as well.
I can’t help but see the correlation to America. God has clearly sent many warnings to our nation through individuals and events, not to mention His clear commandments in Scripture. These warnings have been disregarded time after time, and the winds of adversity have certainly come with typhoon force. And yet, like the crew of Paul’s ship, many of those who ignored His warnings will be saved in the coming revival. God’s mercy is amazing.
The Island of Malta
The angel who visited Paul also told him that, through the shipwreck, they would be “cast upon a certain island” (verse 26). It turned out to be Melita, now called Malta, and God had big plans for this small island. It is as though He was saying to this crew, as He did to Jonah regarding Nineveh, “You can go the hard way, or you can go the easy way, but you ARE going to Melita!” The name means “honey,” and God was about to deliver them a sweet package.
Upon their arrival in Melita/Malta, the Islanders immediately showed kindness to these wet and bedraggled survivors of the shipwreck. They and those from the ship immediately began gathering wood to build a fire for warmth. When Paul did so, he was bitten by a deadly viper (Acts 28:3). The villagers expected his hand to immediately swell up and for him to die. But Paul, full of faith in God’s promise, shook the serpent off into the fire and went about his business. The Islanders were, of course, amazed (verses 1-4). The Roman governor on the island, Publius, took Paul and his team to his home for lodging. There, Paul prayed for Publius’s father, and he was instantly healed of severe dysentery and high fever (verses 7-8).
Revival on! For 3 months!
Acts 28:9-10 tells us: “When the people of the island heard about this miracle, they brought all the sick to Paul, and they were also healed. The islanders honored us greatly, and when we were preparing to set sail again [3 months later], they gave us all the supplies we needed for our journey.” (TPT)
Publius and many on the island became strong believers; Malta became the first Christian nation in the West! Publius became a leader in the early church, and is venerated to this day by the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. There are still streets named after him on the island today!(1)
God’s purposes in the life of the apostle Paul were accomplished despite the storm. He traveled on to Rome, where he “lived two more years, in his own rented quarters, welcoming all who came to visit. He continued to proclaim to all the truths of God’s kingdom realm, teaching them about the Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, speaking triumphantly and without any restriction.” (Acts 28:30-31 TPT)
God demonstrated His ability to defeat storms and serpents - and to make honey. He will do so in our day. Yes, there will be “storms” in 2026, but there will be great victory and much fruit.
Prayer and Decree:
As our prayer and decree today, we are declaring Psalm 107:24-43, from the Passion Translation, over the coming year:
“We were witnesses of God’s power out in the ocean deep; we saw breathtaking wonders upon the high seas. When God spoke, He stirred up a storm, lifting high the waves with hurricane winds. Ships were tossed by the swelling sea, rising to the sky, then dropping down to the depths, reeling like drunkards, spinning like tops, everyone at their wits’ end until even sailors despaired of life, cringing in terror. Then we cried out, “Lord, help us! Rescue us!” And He did! God stilled the storm, calmed the waves, and He hushed the hurricane winds to only a whisper. We were so relieved, so glad as He guided us safely to harbor in a quiet haven. So lift your hands and give thanks to God for His marvelous kindness and for His miracles of mercy for those He loves! Let’s exalt Him on high and lift up our praises in public; let all the people and the leaders of the nation know how great and wonderful is Yahweh, our God! Whenever He chooses, He can dry up a river and turn the land into a desert. Or He can take a fruitful land and make it into a saltwater swamp, all because of the wickedness of those who dwell there. But He also can turn a barren wilderness into an oasis with water! He can make springs flow into desert lands and turn them into fertile valleys so that cities spring up, and He gives it all to those who are hungry. They can plant their fields and vineyards there and reap a bumper crop and gather a fruitful harvest. God will bless them and cause them to multiply and prosper. But others will become poor, humbled because of their oppression, tyranny, and sorrows. For God pours contempt upon their arrogant abuse of power, heaping scorn upon their princes, and makes them wander among ruins. But He raises up the poor and lowly with His favor, giving them a safe place to live where no one can touch them. God will grant them a large family and bless them! The lovers of God will rejoice when they see this. Good men are glad when the evil ones are silenced. If you are truly wise, you’ll learn from what I’ve told you. It’s time for you to consider these profound lessons of God’s great love and mercy!”
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