Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     Under the laws of the sea, salvage of the vessel reaps a reward, but if the vessel is not salvaged, saving the lives of the sailors does not merit an award.
     Look around.
     That law is a realistic reflection of the world.  And unfortunately, even the Christian world. Yes, there are many in "ministry" but most are concerned with the building, sailing, and salvage of the vessel, rather than the hearts and souls of men.
     That is the reason there are so many who know so much, but are so miserable. They are floundering in a sea of teaching, activity, and shallow music.
     Where Jesus really is, the lives are the only reason for salvage - not the vessel, not the cargo.
     One of the least practiced principles in the Church today is the leaving of the ninety and nine for the sake of the one lost sheep.
     

     Lord, please, please, protect me from attachment to the vessel. I want so much to be allowed to participate in the rescue effort. I want to love the ones you died for - the ones you now intercede for. Please let me see as you see, and teach me to pray in such a way that I can discern between the need and the seductiveness of earthly reward.