April 20

There stood by me this night the angel of God . . . saying, Fear not, Paul. . . . God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Wherefore . . . be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me. Acts 27:23-25.

An active faith can give thanks for a promise, though it be not yet performed; knowing that God’s bonds are as good as ready money.—Matthew Henry.