Pastor’s Pen

Beloved, it has been reported that Sir Ernest Shackleton had placed this ad in an English newspaper: “Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition in case of success.”
 
What Sir Shackleton envisioned was becoming the first to make a trans-Antarctic crossing from sea to sea. The expedition began in 1914 and ended uncompleted in 1917.
 
The reason that Ernest Shackleton has been lauded as a great leader was that all 28 men aboard the vessel, Endurance, made it back safely. Through trial and toil and severe winters, they all made it out alive.
 
Beloved, as we study this portion of Scripture, we must note that on the way to fulfill Paul’s desire to reach Rome he ended up shipwrecked. That shipwreck could have easily defeated Paul and left him with utterly depressed.
 
However, Paul did not give up. He executed endurance, and continued to press on! Beloved, on your way to your destination, you may end up shipwrecked. Remember the shipwreck is only part of the journey. Do not give up but persevere!

Blessings-
​Pastor Joe