Lost at sea for nearly five months, two women had harrowing tales of survival that included shark attacks. They also claimed that six forms of communication all mysteriously and simultaneously malfunctioned. The Coast Guard, however, suspects that for some reason these women did not want to be found.
That’s because it gets even weirder: Besides the malfunctioning of all forms of communication, there was also an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) on board their vessel. This device should have virtually guaranteed their rescue. Yet, for some reason, it was never turned on. Their excuse was that they never felt they were “truly in distress.” [1]
I wonder how many lost people simply do not want to be found. Perhaps they’re afraid that coming to Christ will mean a change of lifestyle. Or, maybe they’re like the prodigal son who had to hit bottom first. Sadly, many know of the saving grace of Christ but choose to remain adrift, lost at sea, believing they have time. They know the EPIB is on the boat, but they don’t feel the urgency to turn it on.
“For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2).
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1. “Lost sailors’ story’s list of inconsistencies cast doubt on tale of survival, Associated Press, October 31, 2017; < http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/31/sailors-lost-at-sea-for-5-months-never-activated-emergency-beacon.html >.