On July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy, Jr. flew his Piper Saratoga into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ruled the crash was caused by: "the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a descent over water at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation."* In other words, he became confused and flew the Piper into the water.
Experienced pilots have told me that it is easy to become disoriented especially over water on a hazy night with no visual horizon. In conditions like those, the pilot must rely on his instruments and not his senses.
This is also true for the believer in Christ. When navigating through the dark periods of life, the Christian must trust the Word of God to guide her or him. We cannot rely on our perceptions, especially our emotions. Things may not always appear as they really are. The promised horizon may not be visible – you may not be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel! God’s word and God’s promises are true and there is a light of hope at the end of the darkest trial. We must trust His Word. The true foundation for our faith is the Word of God.
If you enjoy the inspiration and encouragement found in Wit & Wisdom, they you will love Pastor Jim's book, For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom. Take a peek inside. Also available in Kindle at a discounted price.
Experienced pilots have told me that it is easy to become disoriented especially over water on a hazy night with no visual horizon. In conditions like those, the pilot must rely on his instruments and not his senses.
This is also true for the believer in Christ. When navigating through the dark periods of life, the Christian must trust the Word of God to guide her or him. We cannot rely on our perceptions, especially our emotions. Things may not always appear as they really are. The promised horizon may not be visible – you may not be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel! God’s word and God’s promises are true and there is a light of hope at the end of the darkest trial. We must trust His Word. The true foundation for our faith is the Word of God.
If you enjoy the inspiration and encouragement found in Wit & Wisdom, they you will love Pastor Jim's book, For His Glory: A Kaleidoscope of Wisdom. Take a peek inside. Also available in Kindle at a discounted price.
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