“We are many, but in Christ we are all one
body. Each one is a part of that body.” Romans 12:5
God
has enlisted us in His navy and placed us on His ship. The boat has one
purpose—to carry us safely to the other shore.
This
is no cruise ship; it’s a battleship. We aren’t called to a life of leisure; we
are called to a life of service. Each of us has a different task. Some,
concerned with those who are drowning, are snatching people out of the water.
Others are occupied with the enemy, so they man the cannons of prayer and
worship. Still others devote themselves to the crew, feeding and training the crew
members.
Though
different, we are the same. Each can tell of a personal encounter with the
captain, for each has received a personal call…
We
each followed him across the gangplank of His grace onto the same boat. There
is one captain and one destination. Though the battle is fierce, the boat is
safe, for the Captain is God. The ship will not sink. For that, there is no concern.
Max Lucado, Grace for the Moment, 2000
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