Shake It Off!

Today’s message is not for the faint of heart. It’s for the bold, the bruised, the ones who’ve been bitten by life but REFUSE to die in their disappointment. The title of today’s episode is: “Shake It Off.” Let’s rewind to the scene in Acts 27–28. Paul wasn’t on vacation—he was a prisoner on a ship, headed to Rome to stand trial. On the way, a violent storm—a hurricane-level tempest—hit the ship. They lost cargo, lost hope, and eventually lost the ship itself. Paul and the others were shipwrecked and barely made it to the island of Melita (Malta)—cold, soaked, and exhausted. But instead of complaining or collapsing, Paul started gathering sticks to help build a fire for the others. And right when he was trying to serve—bam! Acts 28:3-5 (KJV): “And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand... And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.” Now catch this: Storm. Shipwreck. Snakebite. One thing after another. But Paul had the mindset of a survivor—a man on assignment. His actions said, “I’ve come too far to stop now. I may be tired, but I’m not turning back. I will not let anything stop me.” And that’s your word today: Just because it bit you doesn’t mean it can break you. Just because it hit you doesn’t mean it has power over you. Shake. It. Off. Hey, this is Doctor A, here to Activate your Day. It’s time to Awake, Arise, and Activate your Faith! For more faith-filled resources, visit angelawilliams.org. And don’t forget to subscribe, share, and stay connected with me on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @DrA4utoday.