The Life Boat
“Then are they glad because they be quiet; so He bringeth them unto their desired haven” (Psalm 107:30).
The life-boat so simply illustrates God’s glorious gospel. Its object is to save people. It is a boat which can be trusted, even in a stormy sea; and thousands have been saved from a watery grave by it. It therefore brings to mind Jesus, God’s beloved Son, the Saviour, who died to save us. He is the One who is worthy to be trusted by all, and who has saved millions from the storm of judgment and brought them to “their desired haven.”
Great and heroic rescues, involving suffering and self-sacrifice have been made by brave life-boatmen; many giving their lives for others. However, the supreme sacrifice of Jesus is the only means by which we can be rescued from eternal death and brought to the harbor of peace. Every one who discovers that humanity is a total wreck and all human efforts are in vain, and trusts himself to Christ in confidence of faith will be saved. “Wherefore He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him” (Hebrew 7:25).
