Daily Bread

Bind Youself to the Mast

In centuries past, sailors and even captains of ships would bind themselves to the ship's mast to keep from being swept overboard by giant waves that threatened to capsize the vessel. In that manner, they'd ride out the storm, trusting in God to calm the winds and waves.When the storms rage against us, and we find ourselves sailing in waters where we know the Lord has led us, we must do likewise. We must bind ourselves to the mast of the Lord Jesus and hold tight, trust in God to rebuke the storm that is raging against us, and, at the same time, preserves our lives and keep us strong in our faith.

I'm experiencing a tempest, God. The wind is howling, and the billows are raging. Right now, I am binding myself to the mast of the Lord Jesus. Let me cling fast until this storm has passed.

Taken from "The Power of the Cross" by Charles Stanley.

If you haven't read any of Charles Stanley's books, go to your local christian bookstore and purchase one. There are many to choose from, not just daily devotions. He is an awesome writer and speaker. He is the pastor of the 1st Baptist Church in Atlanta Ga.