04/30/21 WAITING TOO LONG TO MAKE THE HARBOR

04/30/21 WAITING TOO LONG TO MAKE THE HARBOR

I am concerned about many of the folks who have heard about Christ but have neglected Him for most (if not all) of their lives but in these very troublesome days they are beginning to realize they need God in their lives. However, they will grasp onto any religious flotsam drifting nearby, and therefore they will be tossed by every wind of doctrine and carried away by the false hope offered by false teachers. It will be like watching boats trying to cross the bar after they ignored the warnings and signs of impending danger.

The storm is here and mounting daily, and still folks wait. I think about neighbors who are waiting, but will find the door shut when they finally realize how bad things have gotten. They will have neglected their need and hardened their hearts until there will be sudden destruction, and that without remedy.

I write this as another warning to those who are not yet on board the Old Ship of Zion (those who have not yet cried out to Jesus, "Save me" as they are sinking in the raging storm).

Matthew 14:24-33
24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.