Inspirational article from Joanne Lowe

GOD’S LIFEBOAT

"And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God."

Matthew 14: 25-33 King James Version

All of us have been watching the news for several days concerning the hurricane victims. My heart has broken again and again as I have watched the hopelessness on the faces of these precious people. Tears have rolled down my cheeks many times at the devastation in the hearts of the people who lost loved ones, homes, and property.

If this had happened nine months ago, my faith would have been shaken. Twenty-five years ago, I had to place my daughter for adoption when she was only five months old because of circumstances beyond my control. At that time, I questioned Jesus many times and even accused Him of not caring about my daughter or me. Thank God, Jesus understood and did not turn against me or disown me.

When I stopped playing games with Jesus on January 24, 2005, my life changed and I will never doubt or question Him again. Many countless times in my life, I have reached out my hand to Jesus and immediately He took my hand and rescued me from every situation. I have learned to run to Jesus when I am hurting and in trouble. He has never failed me one time and He will never fail you if you will give Him all of your heart.

God spoke to me in January of this year and told me that I had only given Him a portion of my heart. He told me that He wanted all of my heart. Have you given Him all of your heart, or are you playing games with Him like I did?

Joanne Lowe

joannelowe8@cox.net

September 9, 2005

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