Hebrews 2:10-11 (ESV)
10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all
things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their
salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are
sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them
brothers.
After nearly completing his first overseas cruise, a
young ensign was given an opportunity to display his capabilities at getting
the ship under way. With a stream of commands, he had the decks buzzing with
men and soon the ship was steaming out the channel en route to the states.
His efficiency established a new record for getting a destroyer
under Way, so he was not surprised when a seaman approached him with a message
from the captain. Strangely though, it was a radio message and it read:
"My personal congratulations to you upon completing your underway
preparation exercise according to the book and with amazing speed. In your
haste, however, you have overlooked one of the unwritten rules--make sure the
captain is aboard before getting under way."
We may think our lives are in order. We may have them
managed them to a tee and people may wish they were us -- our businesses are
prospering, our kids are doing well in school, our marriage is sweeter than
ever. But if the Captain is not on board, at some point, we're going to have to
head back and start again.
Let's make sure the Lord is on board our lives today.
Dear Lord, help us to always no matter how busy we are to
make sure You are on-board in our lives leading and guiding us. In the Name of
Jesus, Amen.
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