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Life on God’s Battleship



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Article written by Aaress Lawless on Oct 4th 2009



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I recently read this short devotional by Max Lucado and felt it was simply too good to not share!

A Life of Service

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 from 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 our captain is God. The ship will not sink. For that, there is no concern.

- Grace for the Moment

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3 Comments

  1. Oct 22nd, 2009

    Riley Tea

    Oh my goodness…. this was absolutely wonderful! Thank you SO much for sharing! I often find it easier to keep my focus where it needs to be if I have a word-picture to compare real life to; and I’ve thought before of the ’ship’ allegory – but this devotional put it better than I ever could!

  2. Oct 26th, 2009

    Aaress Lawless

    I think better when I have a word picture as well, Riley, so Max Lucado’ analogy definitely hit home for me! Glad it encouraged you!

  3. Dec 14th, 2009

    Kaelinn

    Thanks sooo much for sharing!!! It was really encouraging! :)

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