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In Control
Some years ago on a flight to London, I was in the front row of the aircraft. In those days, the door to the cockpit was often left open and I had a good view of a young pilot at the controls. As the lights of Heathrow came into view I watched the pilot edge the throttles forward to balance the engine power against the resistance of the wing flaps. But just a few moments before touch down, another hand reached across and took the hand of the young pilot, and eased the throttle just a fraction further forward. Sitting on the other side of the cockpit was the senior pilot who considered that just a little more power was needed to achieve a safe and smooth landing.
There are times in our lives when we need someone to take control. Times of sorrow and difficult decisions, times when we come to crossroads and don’t know where to turn, or things seem out of control. It is wonderful to know that the Lord is close by waiting to put His hand on ours and take full control. Just like Peter, “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?” (Matthew 14:30-31).
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