Missionary's Message

Let's suppose for a moment that I were sailing in a small boat. Then, let's suppose that for some reason my boat sank. Now, I am floating in the water. I know that I will soon die if no one comes to rescue me. I am so far out in the ocean. I cannot see land or any other ships. I am alone.

Then, I hear something. It sounds like singing. Then, I see it. A ship. It was a big one that looked safe and secure. I call for help and wave my arms. But, no one sees me. Just as the ship is about to pass me by, one man on the back of the boat sees me. I cry out, "Throw me a line!"

What if he looked back at me and said, "I'm sorry. I am not the captain or the owner of this boat. I am not sure if I am allowed to throw you a rope. This isn't my boat. I am sorry, but I can't help you."

Somewhat shocked, I would cry out again, "Throw me a line!"

What if he looked back at me and said, "I'm sorry. I am not a crewman on this boat. I am just a passenger. They do not pay me to throw ropes. I am sorry, but I can't help you."  Or, what if he looked back at me and said, "I'm sorry. But, I just got on the boat yesterday. I do not know how to throw a rope. I had one thrown to me and that is all the rope I have seen."  Or, What if he looked back at me and said, "I'm sorry. But, I didn't go to the Baptist Bible Line Throwing College. You know you must be trained for four years to be qualified to throw a rope to a drowning man."

I might say to him, "I don't care if you didn't graduate from kindergarten. Throw me a ROPE!!!

What if he looked back at me and said, "Oh, hi there son. It's a nice day for a swim isn't it? You need a rope, you say? Well, let me tell you a little something. I've been on this boat for 50 years. I have watched others throw a lot of ropes. They say it is wonderful, but I have never tried it. I am sure someone else will throw one to you. Alright?"

I would cry out, "PLEASE, JUST THROW ME A ROPE!!!"

This whole world is lost and on their way to hell. They are crying out for someone to give them something that will satisfy the empty place in their hearts. They reach for drugs, alcohol, rock music, money, immorality, morality, and all the things this world has to offer, but they are not satisfied and never will be. We must keep throwing them a rope. They may not like the rope we throw them, but we must keep on throwing it to them because Jesus is their only hope.