“God is our refuge and strength” Psalm 46:1

There is a story dating back more than a century about a Queen’s vessel that was sailing off shore on a very dark night. The Captain spotted a light in the distance that appeared to be directly in his path. He sent a message across the wire that said, “Approaching ship, Please alter your course.” The response came back quickly, saying, “We cannot comply. Please alter your course.” The Captain was grew frustrated as the light drew closer and fired off another message that said, “This is the Queens vessel and I’ve been its Captain for 10 years, I would urge you to alter your course.” The response came back rather quickly, saying, “My name is Samuel Smith and I’ve been operating this lighthouse for 5 years. I would urge you to alter your course.” Sheepishly the Queens Captain complied. So often we go through life trying to have our own way, when God as our lighthouse gently says,

If You Seek Refuge, Alter Your Course

The simplest way is to say to God, “Thy will be done, Lord. You alone know where all the rock and hazards are in life so You guide me, You lead, and I will happily live in the refuge of Your protection.”