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.