In Acts we learn about the safe preservation of 276 souls aboard the ship, on which Paul was sailing to Rome. God will always protect those who trust in His wisdom. Paul had originally advised those in charge of the ship, to stay in Crete, but they had not listened to Paul. The difference was that Paul was listening through his own spirit and not the foolishness of men. An angel of the Lord spoke to Paul, that very night, giving Paul the details of how lives were to be saved. This angel came to Paul, from the God to whom he belonged and whom he served. God's wisdom became Paul's portion in life.