Charles Spurgeon Commentary Acts 27:14-15

"But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo: and when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we gave way [to it,] and were driven." — Acts 27:14-15 (ASV)

But not long after there arose against a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

You may have a calm at one moment, and a storm at the next, and unless your protection is from above, and your confidence in something more stable than can be found in this world, woe to you. Sometimes, it is well to yield to the stress of circumstances. If you have struggled hard, and can do no more, it is well to leave the result with God.

But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

Apparently, that was the only thing they could do; and, at times, we may find that it will be well to follow their example. When we have done our best, and can make no headway, we had better commit our vessel to the care of God, and "let her drive" wherever He wills.