"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."  Phil. 3: 14.

 

The soul of man has been said to be like a ship that sails on
the seas of time. We are as a vessel of God, made to honor and give Him glory. Our sails may be fragile but Jesus is the wind beneath our wings and the one who pilots our ship through this life safely home. We are to press forward toward the mark for the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus. His Word is as a compass that directs our soul safely through to heaven's shores.

The waters of this life may be troubled and the waves may toss one about but we have One who calms the troubled waters and whispers "peace be still."  Storms never last when Jesus is the One who pilots our ship.

Each soul is passing through this life and today we are one day closer home than yesterday.  Just as the ancient mariners looked to the stars to pilot their ships safely as they sailed, we also look to the Star of David, our Lord, who is our Bright and Morning Star. He is the Daystar that shines down on us as he lets his love shine through us in the darkest night.

We never know when the Day of the Lord shall be, or when He shall call or come for us in the clouds. We are to be ready to meet Him at all times. Our ship that sails on life's seas must be kept by Him as only Jesus can safely pilot us through unknown waters in this life. If we are anchored to Jesus, we have no fear as we will never drift too far from shore with our anchor being there to hold us safely in Him. We also have a Lighthouse that safely guides us. Jesus is all of this and more to his children. He is all we ever need in this life and for all eternity.

In this life there are many perishing. We must launch out into the deep and be "fishers of men" in this world to carry out God's plan for His Church on earth. Many do not have a sure anchor in their lives and no security for their future. As we sail safely on, we can help others find the way to their heavenly home.

One day the old Gospel Ship of Zion will set sail for heaven's shores. The passenger list has room for "whosoever will" come to the Lord. He is still calling souls to "get on board" and join the gospel crew. Until the day when the Gospel Ship sails away, He will keep us safe in Him.

Vessels of God can become burdened by the cares and problems of this life. We must cast all of our cares upon the Lord and let Him lighten the load as He brightens our road each day. There is nothing too hard for our God to do.

May we help share the invitation of the Lord as we testify of
the saving grace, mercy and love of the Lord. With Jesus as our 
'Anchor and Rock' in a weary land, we can be secure in stormy weather and know we have a solid foundation. The Anchor still holds today as it did over 2,000 years ago. On Christ the Solid Rock we stand....all other ground is just sinking sand! 

Blessings In Christ,      Jo Ann Kelly (c) 2003        J. P.'s Inspirations