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.
So Paul was collecting some sticks to throw on the fire when suddenly a venomous snake came out because of the heat and bit down on his hand.
Even when you're just trying to help with the campfire, life can still throw you a curveball.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, Paul was traveling to Rome as a prisoner after appealing his case to Caesar, and his ship was wrecked on the island of Malta during a storm. The local people showed kindness by building a fire to warm the survivors, and as Paul gathered sticks for the fire, a viper emerged from the heat and bit his hand. This event occurred as part of Paul's ongoing missionary journeys, demonstrating God's supernatural protection amid his trials.
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