To Be Least

The food aboard the ocean liner was exceptional. Fit for a queen, the waiter had told her that night as she ordered her dinner. That statement could not have been closer to the truth. With heaps of mashed potatoes piled on her plate and the steak done to perfection, she could barely contain herself from digging into the beautiful arrangement.

It was then, while she was enjoying her delicious supper, that it happened without the slightest warning. A loud crack, like that of several shotguns, could be heard echoing through the ship’s structure.

Panicked and frightened, she walked quickly to the deck, hoping to find what had caused the loud noise. Once she reached the frigid air, it did not take long to learn the truth. A large iceberg had torn a gaping hole on the starboard side of the ship. There were only a few more minutes to live before the ship would go under to its watery grave. Glancing about, she saw that many mothers with their young children were rushing towards the last few life boats.

Following these families to the boats, she remembered. Her priceless jewelry was still in her room with the rest of her things. Living without them would not be an option. She must get them back somehow.

Turning quickly around, she almost began to go back when she noticed the water. It was rapidly rising, threatening to swallow the entire ship at any second. Turning again towards the life boats, she climbed quickly in.

Her life was worth too much to risk on some personal valuables.

In the same way, if anyone wishes to follow Christ for salvation, they must give up everything they have. If they do not, they will drown in the waters of sin.

“In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:32)