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I Am a Lighthouse

I Am a Lighthouse

The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw a light in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message, “Alter your course ten degrees south.” He promptly received a reply, “Alter your course ten degrees north.”

The furious captain sent another message, “Alter your course ten degrees south. I am a captain!” Soon another reply was received, “Alter your course ten degrees north. I am seaman third class Jones.”

The captain sent a final message, “Alter your course ten degrees south. I am a battleship.” The reply was, “Alter your course ten degrees north. I am a lighthouse.”

We must not try to direct our own lives, but yield to the direction of Jesus.

Source: Unknown
Submitted by the homiletics class of West Coast Baptist College
Illustration Topics
Pride
Spiritual Growth
Direction

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