”they … wished for the day” [Acts 27:29]

”they … wished for the day” . Storm or distress or grief can make the night seem endless. When tossed to and fro by the waves as Paul and his companions were, or so disturbed that bed in the safety of home does not grant sleep, you long for day.
Suffering can seem like a never-ending night, and many are called to suffer for their faith. Others just suffer seemingly without reason and irrespective of their faith. For them the night can seem endless.
Yet you know it is not! Your wish only extends to bring daybreak nearer. Your wish is a prayer.
God knows your longing, He hears your cry. Often the Lord seems to extend our nights of suffering – but only to make the break of day more appreciated and blessed.