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"i'm On An Unsinkable Ship."
Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 4, 2024 (message contributor)
Summary: This message compares a figurative ship called "The Ole Ship of Zion" with the power of the gospel. The gospel encounters opposition from worldly forces as the ship sails on treacherous waters. However, the gospel message continues to thrive and change hearts and lives even today.
MY CONCLUSION
Dear reader, I would like to finish my conclusion by writing the words to that ole hymn that has touched and brought comfort to so many lives, and even now it brings joy to my soul in knowing that although this may not be an actual ship, it represents the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ that brings hope and cheer to someone taking their final breath to enter eternity with the assurance that they will meet the captain of their salvation.
The song begins by saying, "I was standing by the banks of a river; Looking out over life's troubled seas; When I saw an old ship that was sailing; Is that the old ship of Zion I see."
The next verse begins with, "Its hull was bent and battered; From the storms of life, I could see; The waves were rough, but that old ship kept sailing." Is that the old ship of Zion I see."
Oh beloved the next verse send chills up and down my spine, "At the stern of the ship was the captain; I could hear as he called out my name; Get on board. It's the old ship of Zion.; It will never pass this way again."
In closing, this is an open invitation to join me on this journey by repenting of your sins and asking the Lord Jesus to come into your heart and live his life through you.
This last verse begins with, "As I step on board, I'll be leaving; All my troubles and trials behind; I'll be safe with Jesus, the captain; Sailing out on the old ship of Zion."
Dear fellow Saints, do you not yearn to hear the Lord declare, "Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling a few things; I will now put you in charge of many things. Come and share in your master's happiness!"? [Paraphrased - Matthew 25:21]
This statement is a source of motivation, especially during challenging times. It gives me the drive to strive towards being a faithful servant, pleasing the one who has called me to be a soldier. Therefore, I urge you, dear Saints and peers, to always remember that those who work hard to bring light into other people's lives cannot help but receive it themselves.
International Evangelist
Jerry W. Hulse, Ph.D.
Miracle Life Church International
