A sailor named Charles Joughin had served as a baker on a number of ships and was hired to work on the ocean liner Titanic. After the Titanic hit an iceberg in the Northern Atlantic, Charles helped passengers into the lifeboats. He himself stood on the ship as it sank into the water. Miraculously, he survived.

Scripture tells us we’re all on a sinking ship. Paul writes, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). He refers to the rebellious nation of Israel, quoting Isaiah: “Unless the Lord had left us some survivors, we would have become like Sodom” (Isaiah 1:9). Paul speaks of a “remnant” of Israel, a shipload of survivors: “Only the remnant will be saved” (Romans 9:27).

How are we saved? By hearing and accepting the good news (Romans 10:16). You see, we’re all like Israel, drowning in our own sin. None of us can be rescued unless we receive and accept the good news. The lifeboat that God throws out to all of us is Jesus.

We who believe in Jesus need to be reminded of the remarkable truth that we are, by God’s mercy, survivors. Those who haven’t yet found Jesus in the troubled waters of life would do well to climb into the lifeboat.

This ultimate rescue and salvation are available to everyone! You are invited to join us at Resurrection MCC, where you can learn and share the Good News about God, Jesus, and the promise of eternal life.

Dan Lindquist

Board of Directors

Dan@ResurrectionMCC.org

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