There’s Been A Shipwreck….
Just Hold On To Your Broken Pieces
“But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land: And the rest, some on boards, and some on broken pieces of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land.” Acts 27:43 & 44 (Read the entire chapter for better insight)
There are times when, as Paul, we are always embarking upon some type of voyage or challenge where our “ship” becomes totally destroyed. However we must remember one concept: There will always be fragments to gather. So in the midst of your worst devastation – Hold on to your broken pieces! If you hold on….and don’t quit……. And don’t become discouraged…You will be victorious.
We must also remember that Psalm 34:19 tells us that many are the afflictions of the righteous – BUT the Lord WILL deliver us out of them all. Afflictions refer to something that causes pain or suffering; whether physical or mental. Paul was afflicted on numerous occasions – but he managed to flee safely every time because he kept his focus, and learned to hold on to his broken pieces. As he stated in II Corinthians 4:8-9 “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;……”.
I’m reminded of an old school song that said, “I’m so glad, trouble don’t’ last always”. So as I await God’s divine intervention….. I must remember that God is able to do just what he said he would do, He's gonna fulfill every promise to me. I can’t give up on God, cause he won't give up on me….He’s Able!!!!
Therefore…..I’ll hold to God’s unchanging hand,…… and Build My Hopes On Things Eternal….. and continue Standing on the Promises of Christ my king….. and Look Ever to Jesus; He Will Carry Me Through! (I just love those hymns!)
So, no matter how devastating or destructive the storm; there will always be broken pieces. I MUST maintain or regain my focus. I MUST search out those broken pieces. I MUST value my broken pieces. I MUST remain cognizant of the fact that I can never, never let go of my broken pieces – for it is those broken pieces that will glide me safely to the shore!
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