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Adjust Your Course - Anchored
Connie dives into Daniel 9 and the powerful reminder of God’s redemptive plans, illustrating the urgency of repentance through the story of a captain and a lighthouse, where Jesus calls us to adjust our course and follow His light.
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Daniel chapter 9 records God’s powerful answer to Daniel’s urgent intercessory prayer of repentance. God sent the angel, Gabriel, with an expansive prophetic message of His plans for redemption. Gabriel’s formula points to the fullness of time, when Jesus, the Anointed One, will atone for sin, ultimately end all evil and bondage, and establish His eternal rule in the Kingdom of God.
As Jesus began His ministry He said, “The time has come—The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15)
The word “repent” cries out for immediate spiritual action to intentionally change direction away from a perilous destiny, in anticipation of God’s Divine favor and mercy.
Jon Mohr wrote a poignant ballad, entitled “I Am The Lighthouse” in which he illustrates the struggle to take that action. He has given me permission to share his lyrics with you.
In the midst of World War II
With tensions running high
Off the eastern seaboard
One dark and foggy night
A captain sighted out ahead
Just off the starboard side
The beacon of another ship
The two would soon collide
"Adjust your course 10 degrees to the north"
He radioed ahead
And much to his amazement
The ship replied instead
"Adjust your course 10 degrees to the south"
The captain felt a chill
His eyes grew cold and narrow
And the two drew closer still
"I'm the captain of this vessel
And this is a command
Adjust your course 10 degrees to the north
Or receive a reprimand"
Again, the voice replying
Was calm and smooth as glass
"Adjust your course 10 degrees to the south
I'm a seaman second class"
"I'm a U.S. naval destroyer"
Snapped the captain with a shout
"Now adjust your course 10 degrees
No discussion, over and out"
They drew unnervingly closer
His eyes fixed on the light
This time the voice ripped through the air
Like lightning tears the night
I am the Lighthouse
I'm the Lighthouse
The path you choose is perilous
Destruction lies ahead if you delay
But if you'll trust Me
I will lead you through safely
Adjust your course
And you'll be on your way
I'm the Lighthouse
How many years will a man stay blind
Before he learns to see
And how many doors will a man kick down
While I offer him the key
And as I begin to light the way
Will he fail to recognize
That I'm there to light his path
Not blind his eyes
I'm the Lighthouse
I'm the Lighthouse
The path you choose is perilous
Destruction lies ahead if you delay
But if you'll trust Me
I will lead you through safely
Adjust your course
And you'll be on your way
You'll be on your way
You'll be on your way.
Navigating life can be smooth sailing or at times be very difficult. Sometimes the way ahead is as dark as a starless night. Jesus gives us hope that we need not fear the future. He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).
