ABILITY AND AUTHORITY

Whoever has the ability or authority to swing the rudder can also determine the direction of the ship. Sometimes the ability and the authority are not in the same individual. Because one has authority does not necessarily mean they know what they are doing. The same is true of the one with ability, but not having authority can do little to determine direction.

Most misguided ‘ships’ I have seen are because this simple principle is ignored or unknown. It can even be a competition of those with ability or authority. The obvious solution is for the one with authority to gain the ability, or the one with the ability to gain the authority. The best ship captains have both. They know how to handle the rudder and the crew.

I’m headed over to other side of the Pond for Cuban Coffee and a Custard Filled Donut and rethink how much I don’t know about nautical equipment, boats, ships or water. It is probably best to just stay away from both.

“The disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Jesus