Friday, February 2, 2001
Friday, February 2, 2001
But the scripture has imprisoned all things under the power of sin, so that what was
promised through faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
"Those of you that are sitting on the left side shouldn't worry if you notice that one engine that is
supposed to be on the left side has been missing for about ten minutes. But, I must ask for your
attention of one thing that seems to be a little more serious. Along the aisle, all the way through
the plane, a crack has appeared. Some of you are, I suppose, looking through the crack you may
be able to see the waves of the Atlantic. Those of you that have very good eyes can notice a
small life boat on those waves. Well, ladies and gentlemen, your captain is speaking from that life
boat."
Does that story seem descriptive of your life or someone you know? Our plane or life is falling
apart and God is as remote as the caption on that raft in the Atlantic.
Whatever situation we find ourselves in, remember that God is greater than any adverse situation.
(Galatians 3:22
NRSV)
There a story of a new modern airplane that was on an experimental flight. It was full of reporters
and journalists. A few minutes after the takeoff the captain's voice was heard from the
loudspeakers: "I'm delighted to be your pilot, and the captain of this airplane on its first historical
flight. I can tell you that the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I still have to tell you about a
minor inconvenience that has occurred. The passengers that are sitting on the right side can see
that the closest engine is slightly vibrating. That shouldn't worry you, because there are four
engines, so you can feel perfectly safe. But, if you're looking at that engine, maybe you can notice
that the second engine is glowing, or more precisely one could say that it's burning. That shouldn't
worry you either, since there are two more engines on the left side.
Lord Jesus, touch my heart and heal me as I put my full faith in you. Amen.
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