3 Mar, 2009
Rescuers have saved more than 50 whales and five dolphins that stranded themselves on a beach in Tasmania, officials said Monday.
More than 190 whales washed ashore on King island.
The 54 pilot whales were among a group of 192 that beached themselves a day earlier on King Island, which lies between Tasmania and the southeastern tip of Australia.
"You can't just leave them there. You've got to do something...as much as you can." said, one of the volunteers.
A tourist, who was also volunteering, said, "We haven't even checked into our accommodations yet because we are needed here more...maybe we can save one."
(To view full story and video footage, go to cnn.com 3/2/09)
Not an option
"You can't just leave them there."
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (NIV)
For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
What does God's Story teach us about being a rescuer?
Paul is the author of today's passage from God's Word and in it he is declaring his feelings about the urgency of sharing Christ.
He doesn't talk about how he is required to share Christ. He doesn't just tell us that he feels, out of guilt, like he should share Christ. He doesn't even share that he merely hopes to share Christ.
He tells us that he is compelled to share Christ!
Connecting today's story and God Story with my story
- Remember that you too were once on that beach...stranded and helpless. Someone cared enough to share with you how to get to the life-giving water. Take some time today to call or write the one who helped with your rescue...whether it was a friend, a parent or a pastor.
- Praise God that you have been saved and are no longer helpless, hopeless and just fighting to survive. Instead He has given you new life!
Connecting today's story, God's Story and my story with my friend's story
Today's story is a great picture of the urgency we must have to share the same gospel message that changed our lives for eternity. These volunteers who have been quoted are today's reminder of how we should connect this to our friend's stories.
- "You can't just leave them there. You've got to do something about it...as much as you can." If you don't know what to do to help rescue your friend, start praying and God will help you know the steps to take.
- "We haven't checked into our accommodations yet because we are needed here more...maybe we can save one." You don't have to save the whole world. God has already done that for all who will receive Him. All we need to do is focus on the one friend He puts in our path for today.
- Because we are compelled...doing nothing is not an option.
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