In March
2002, a Norwegian cruise ship’s captain exhibited a rare concern for a 24-year
old crew member who fell overboard into the Atlantic Ocean one evening. The
ship, with over 1,000 passengers aboard, was on its way to St. Martin Island in
the Caribbean. The crew only discovered, four hours later, that the lady was
missing when she could not show up for a late roll call. The captain decided to
turn back in search of her body, as against other passengers’ wish to continue
the journey.
After over
four hours of back-tracking their path, a passenger, among those that gathered
on the deck to look for a floating body, caught a glimpse of her and she was
still alive. She had treaded the water for 10 hours, without any inclination
that the ship would return to look for her. That was how she was saved.
How far can
you go out of your way to help another person?
Do you take a second look at the
poor and needy?
Do you love other people or you are desirous to satisfy your
selfish interest at the detriment of their welfare? Are you making efforts to
rescue those whose lives are in danger, both physically and eternally?
You have
enough to spare but can you give only a meal to the poor?
God is taking stock
of your thoughts and actions.
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