The story of the Titanic makes me sober each time I read it. It was a ship built for comfort and peaceful sailing. Masterly designed for the wealthy and famous who desired to cross the trafficked Atlantic in a luxurious style even if it were in second-class accommodations, which at the time could compete with the first-class features of other ocean liners.
It was reportedly unsinkable because the 16 compartments were watertight, and four compartments could be flooded without endangering the ship. Everything was set and everyone was confident nothing could go wrong. Although a scheduled drill for the lifeboats was not done earlier that day, that was no issue as no one would have contemplated ferrying over 2000 passengers out of this behemoth because of an iceberg.
But… it sank. It sank on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England to New York City. And more than 1500 passengers lost their lives in what would have been otherwise acclaimed by all as a huge success had it reached its destination.
The Bible says in 1 Cor. 10:12, “Let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.” This scripture should be printed or rather engraved on the hearts and palms of all who think that they have reached a secure and safe haven in life. A state where they cannot be displaced by the icebergs of life. A place where they are insulated from the attacks of the evil one and his cohorts; a fortified city that is impenetrable to character defects; a rock that is impregnable to life’s harsh weather conditions.
This should be written on the foreheads of those who think that their strongest moment is synonymous with the absence of all weaknesses. Peradventure, they will see the writing each time they look in the mirror or be reminded by friends and strangers who see them on the streets of life.
Kings of nations at the peak of their reign have fallen because of a lack of prudence in dealing with their weaknesses. I’ve learnt of Pastors who preached wonderfully on Sunday morning and visited the houses of prostitutes the same night. That episode ended their ministry.
I’ve read of companies who were at the peak of their success that they became arrogant and closed to innovation that in a few years their stocks tanked, and they went bankrupt.
Your strongest moment means nothing more than what it says, just your strongest Moment. It can be exploited by Delilah, and you’ll be captured by the Philistines. I wish Sampson would return to earth to preach to the mighty champs walking the streets of Rome before they find themselves tied between the two pillars of the Vatican. I’m sorry but your hairs may not regrow for you to take vengeance on your festive captors.
When you are strongest in offence, you may be weakest in defence. Guard your side champ, a jab to your ribs is brewing.
Your strongest moment can be your weakest and most vulnerable
