The Title Line here is a quote from Paul, Ephesians 4:14. “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine.”

James also uses a similar word picture, both men employing nautical terms I believe. “Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm (rudder), whithersoever the governor (pilot, captain) listeth.” James 3:4, his great “tongue” paragraph!

Looks like some kind of “storm” has come. With its gales and dangers and terrors. One that can blow a ship “off course” in a hurry. Or worse!

What do you do when faced with such peril?

I read in a devotional book earlier today (“Streams in the Desert”) where an old, experienced seaman said, “When in a storm, set your course, determine your heading … and stay with it!”

Good advice!

Paul the New Testament Apostle, often in a storm himself, writes … “For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed.” Compass set … no deviation … I sail toward the “One in Whom I have believed!”

And the dear Old Testament Patriarch Job, maybe in the greatest Bible storm of all (outside of Jesus on the Cross) writes … “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” Job 13:15, that’s setting a course and sticking with it for sure!

So today dear reader, if your life is foggy and fearful and uncertain … set your inner compass toward Jesus! And stay with Him! “Steadfast, unmoveable!”

“Looking unto Jesus!”Hebrews 12:2

You will never shipwreck heading toward the Rock of Ages!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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