CHANGE OF DIRECTION

(This story dates from World War II). There was a battleship whose forward watch spotted a light that appeared to be heading straight for the battleship. A radio message was sent: Unidentified ship: You are on a collision course. Change direction 10 degrees starboard. The reply came back: No. You need to change direction. The battleship again sent a message saying: This is a United States warship. Change direction 10 degrees starboard. And once again the reply came back: No. The admiral was awakened and notified and the battleship sent yet another message again repeating: This is a warship on official maneuvres. You are ordered to change direction. Signed - Admiral Peacock. A few moments passed and the reply came back: No. Signed - Seaman Smith, Tender of the Lighthouse. Often it is WE who are the ones who need to change course. The clear light of God's Word for us does not change.