Shipwrecked Saints, Part 2

“This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.” 1 Timothy 1:18-20

How does shipwreck occur?

4. Through carelessness. Any captain or crew member knows that you cannot afford to be careless for a moment. To remain afloat in your spiritual life, you must follow the same rule. Don’t let down your spiritual guard for a moment. Always remain alert.

5. Another cause is storms. But a wise captain has great respect for the power of a storm and also has learned how to sail through a storm.

How do you handle the storms of life? How do you weather them?

We stand in danger of spiritual shipwreck when we see the storms of life approaching and do not prepare for them - or when we allow anxiety and fear to paralyze us. The storms will come as surely as the bright, sunny days come. We can’t control the weather, but we can rely upon the One Who has control of the wind and the waves. His name is Jesus, and He calmly whispers, “Peace, be still.”

Be vigilant. It is possible to sail the seas of life without experiencing shipwreck, but the danger is ever present. “Chart and compass come from Thee, Jesus, Savior, pilot me!”

“When you corner an opossum, he plays dead; when you corner a hypocrite, he plays alive.”