i love this story…

I am reminded of the story that Max Lucado tells in one of his books. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. Patchy fog made for poor visibility. The captain remained on the bridge keeping an eye on all activities. Shortly after dark, the lookout on the wing reported, “Light, bearing on the starboard bow.” “Is it steady or moving astern?” the captain called out. The lookout replied, “Steady, Captain.” That meant the ship was on a collision course with the other vessel.

The captain called to the signalman, “Signal that ship: ’We are on a collision course, advise you change course twenty degrees.’” Moments later a signal came back, “Advise you to change course twenty degrees.” The irritated the captain ordered, “Send: “I’m a captain, change course twenty degrees.’” Again a reply quickly came back, “I’m a seaman second-class. You better change course twenty degrees.”

By that time the captain was furious. He spat out, “Send: ’I’m a battleship. Change course twenty degrees.’” Back came the flashing light, “I’m a lighthouse. You change course!” (Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153.)

Lighthouses don’t move for battleships. One who has all the authority of heaven and earth need not compromise for the likes of us! Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

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