The Lord promised Jared and his brother that He would lead their people to a promised land. After much preparation, they got into their vessels and trusted in the Lord to deliver them to the promised land. Getting into these vessels was an act of great faith. We learn little about these barges in this account. I do not know how they were able to steer, or guide them. They had a limited supply of food. They were completely reliant upon the Lord for their lives and for their ability to reach their destination. If the Lord did not help them, they easily could have perished. And how did the Lord help them reach their destination? By providing furious winds and letting them be tossed upon the waves of the sea. It was not an easy journey, but because of their faith, they did reach the promised land.
What journey am I on? What is my destination? How do I get in my vessel and commend myself unto the Lord? My promised land is the celestial kingdom of God. My journey is to become fully converted to Christ. Like these people, I am completely reliant upon the Lord to reach my destination. I cannot change my own heart. Only by exercising faith in the Lord, and keeping His commandments can I hope to reach my destination. I do not get into a physical ship that I cannot control. But I must place my trust in God. I must give up my pride and let Him know that I am willing to follow Him with my whole heart. The love of God is what changes my heart. And I must invite that love in by accepting Christ and exercising faith in Him. That is my journey. And by furious winds and being tossed upon the waves of the sea, I too, can reach my promised land.
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