Ignoring the warning signs

Sailing slowly for many days, with difficulty we arrived off Cnidus…With still more difficulty we sailed along the coast…By now much time had passed, and the voyage was already dangerous. (Acts 27:7-9)

As I read today’s passage, I was thinking about how often we ignore the warning signs in our lives.

Paul certainly noticed them (10).

The captain, centurion, and the owner of the ship, however, chose to ignore them, and it nearly cost them their lives.

I’ve certainly been guilty of ignoring warning signs. Years ago, I saw numerous signs that the English conversation school I was working for was in deep trouble. And I ignored them to my grief.

Part of being a warrior for Christ is to constantly be alert.

We face many dangers in our lives, both physical and spiritual. And so we need to be alert to our circumstances and alert to our Enemy.

But most importantly we need to be alert to our Captain. Because if we’re paying attention to him and what he’s saying, it will save us a lot of grief. 

How about you? Are there any dangers signs you’ve been ignoring? In your marriage? In your relationships? In your heart? In your attitudes?

“Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my concerns.

See if there is any offensive way in me;
lead me in the everlasting way.” (Psalm 139:23-24)