1 PETER 5:5-9
Ships were frequently overloaded in the nineteenth century, resulting in their sinking and the loss of their crews at sea. To prevent ships from becoming overburdened, a British politician named Samuel Plimsoll introduced a legislation in 1875 that required every ship to bear a distinctive marking on both sides. This mark had to be placed at a specific distance from the main deck. The mark, which is now mandatory on all ships, was originally called the Plimsoll Line, but is now often referred to as the loadline.
Our lives, like most of those ships, might appear overburdened with worries, troubles, and disappointments at times. We might also sense that we are on the verge of sinking. But nevertheless, it is encouraging to recall that we have a tremendous resource at our disposal. We have a divine Father who is willing to assist us in carrying that burden. Peter admonishes us to humble ourselves under God’s mighty hand, so that He may exalt us in due time, throwing all our anxieties on Him (1 Peter 5:6-7). He is capable of dealing with the worries that engulf us.
Although life’s trials may appear to be too much for us to handle, we can be confident that our heavenly Father loves us passionately and is well aware of our load limits. Whatever we are up against, He will assist us in overcoming it.
God may bring us into rough waters in order to strengthen our faith in Him.
🙏🏼Thank You Lord, for understanding our limits better than we do. And that we can find help in Your strength.
Brian Ingpen, 2015. _Ship’s Load Line._ Maritimesa.org
Accessed 12/06/2022.
