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04ctd · 11-27-2016, 07:03 PM

A Life Boat

ÔÇ£Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushedÔÇØ (Psalm 107:28-29).
My colleague in ministry showed me a New Testament of the American Bible Society wrapped in a waterproof cover. The label said it was a New Testament for Lifeboats and Rafts. Inside was the name of a World War II veteran who had obviously used it. My mind raced with interestÔÇôwhat could have brought the New Testament to the attention of the one who had taken it? Had he actually ended up in a life raft on the ocean in World War II?

GodÔÇÖs Word is exactly for such timesÔÇöthe storms of life, the insurmountable odds, the unanswered questions. When the ship of life is about to go down, it is His Word that is always timely, adequate, appropriate. ÔÇ£He stilled the storm,ÔÇØ said the author of Psalm 107, reminding us that God rises to the occasion and intercedes on behalf of those who are fearful. He takes control, giving us the direction we need.

An old hymn says: ÔÇ£Jesus, Savior, pilot me over lifeÔÇÖs tempestuous sea.ÔÇØ He faithfully reminds us of His presence in the lifeboat.
Thank You Lord that any problem or issue we encounter when turned over to You becomes manageable, Praise God. Amen

11-27-2016, 07:03 PM	#586
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	Devotion: A Life Boat A Life Boat ÔÇ£Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushedÔÇØ (Psalm 107:28-29). My colleague in ministry showed me a New Testament of the American Bible Society wrapped in a waterproof cover. The label said it was a New Testament for Lifeboats and Rafts. Inside was the name of a World War II veteran who had obviously used it. My mind raced with interestÔÇôwhat could have brought the New Testament to the attention of the one who had taken it? Had he actually ended up in a life raft on the ocean in World War II? GodÔÇÖs Word is exactly for such timesÔÇöthe storms of life, the insurmountable odds, the unanswered questions. When the ship of life is about to go down, it is His Word that is always timely, adequate, appropriate. ÔÇ£He stilled the storm,ÔÇØ said the author of Psalm 107, reminding us that God rises to the occasion and intercedes on behalf of those who are fearful. He takes control, giving us the direction we need. An old hymn says: ÔÇ£Jesus, Savior, pilot me over lifeÔÇÖs tempestuous sea.ÔÇØ He faithfully reminds us of His presence in the lifeboat. Thank You Lord that any problem or issue we encounter when turned over to You becomes manageable, Praise God. Amen __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.