February 19, 2021
“A Ship In Harbor Is Safe, But That Is Not What Ships Are Built For” |
The church is living in a culture that is like a raging sea. We departed safe harbor long ago. However, today we are living in a typhoon awash in a tsunami of cultural corruption orchestrated no longer by the halls of academia or the mob in the street, but now institutionalized by new governmental leaders and new laws meant to stifle and stagnate the church and make it not only irrelevant but also to declare it dangerous. We are “the mystic prophets of the absolute” who dare to proclaim “true Truth,” and as such we are declared to be “Canceled.” The church was never meant to be safe and secure in the harbor. We have been commissioned to venture out on a voyage and sail amidst difficulties and dangers in uncharted waters and endure the storms of life. And some may even be shipwrecked (I Timothy 1:19.) When you sail on the open sea you need tools to navigate and negotiate the journey. A sextant is used to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation. A compass provides a directional finder and keeps your perspective objective. A map shows you the route to your destination. Our Savior Jesus is our sextant to show how to navigate the difficulties of life. Christ is our compass to guide us toward true north. The sacred scriptures provide a map to lead us in this world and guide us safely home. Now is the time to deepen your study of the Bible. Now is the time to develop your fellowship with Jesus. Now is the time to depend on the Holy Spirit as you live in an unholy world. Serving Him with you until He comes for us, Fred |