On a recent beach trip I noticed a small metal box attached to a pole. Upon closer inspection I saw a life preserver inside the little box with the words “Emergency Use Only” at the top. “Life” was on the left and “Ring” was on the right, framing the life saving device.
When you are drowning in troubles and sorrows who do you call on? Do you break open the emergency use only life ring? Do you call on a friend, a family member? Do you tough it out on your own? Maybe you have been hurt and do not trust others to help you.
There is only One who can save you when the waters get too strong; when the waves start crashing over your head. You are gasping for air, flailing your arms, yelling for help. Jesus will answer when you call on Him. He is a rescuer. But He is so much more than that.
It’s easy to keep Jesus in a box and save Him for emergencies. We want to do our own thing, until trouble strikes. The pain comes and we remember who is in that little box that we tried to keep Him in. Jesus isn’t just for Sundays, or emergencies. Jesus is everything, if we let Him be.
Jesus is my Life Ring. He is my Savior and the Savior to the entire world. He saved us from the curse of sin and death. But you have to place your faith in Him to be set free and saved. He is waiting for you to take Him out of that little box and let Him be Savior and Lord over your life.
We can call on Jesus in our crisis. He is willing and able to help us because He loves us so very much. But He wants to be more than an S. O. S. When we can’t save ourselves it forces us to start looking at other options. Only Jesus can take away our sin. Only Jesus saves.
A life preserver keeps us afloat. Jesus keeps us going. He preserves our life. Jesus is not only Savior to the entire world, but He is Lord of all. Let’s allow Jesus into every part of our lives. No more box.
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people, and we must be saved by it. Acts 4:12, HCSB
Love you all,
Meghan
Meghan E White 
Truly, “there is only One who can save us when the waters get too strong”. Jesus is always with me, but when the waves get like a tsunami, pulling back from underneath and then ready to slam in, our Lord is on deck to save the crisis. Thank you Meghan.
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Amen & Amen!! He’s always available to help us in a crisis. God bless you Mary.
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Your comment reminded me of this verse…
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” Matt8:27
He can take our every situation and replace it with calm (vs 26) just as he did for the disciples during their big storm.
Thank you for your words… and Meghan, for yours. I am thankful for you Saints who readily share encouragement as in Col 3:23!!💜💜
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Amen! Thank you for sharing this beautiful perspective. Love you my friend. 💜
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So thankful for ALL the ways Jesus intervenes, preserves and saves me. Love the imagery, Meghan!
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Yes!! I’m so thankful too. Thank you so much Mandy!
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Thanks for your words and thoughts that are shown in this article. Consider the comfort of being seated at the feet of Jesus.
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My favorite place to be is at the feet of Jesus. God bless you.
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Just think about it!
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Hi, I’m Queen, I write from Italy. Can I ask you to pray for me for a bigger, loving heart? I have sometimes prayed but I’m not good. I have no faith. I try and call God he speak, cry, sing. But my illness consumes me and makes me fear that I can no longer give anything of myself. Can you please ask him to help me? I try to save people, I try to save children but I don’t always have the strength. Sometimes I get discouraged and cry because I wish that suffering does not exist.
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Hi Queen,
I would be glad to pray for you. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior He puts His love in our hearts. It is not always easy to love people, especially in our own strength. With Jesus we can love others, even those hardest to love.
I am very sorry you suffer from an illness. I will pray for your healing and comfort.
Suffering is part of this broken sinful world. I wish it weren’t so but it is the reality for every human. Jesus has already overcome the world and we can trust Him to carry us through our darkest times.
I will pray for you. God bless and keep you!
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Powerful word Meghan.
Unfortunately that’s our nature to use God as the fire extinguisher.
We are calles into a relationship not a transactional contract or something of that sort.
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That’s so true! Our nature is to call on God when we need help. It’s about relationship, not a transaction. Thank you for wisdom! God bless you!
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Amen and amen.
Be encouraged you are doing a great work with your blog.
You might not no the impact, but keep at it alright!
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Thank you so much for your encouragement! You blessed me. I am grateful.
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You are welcome!
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Beautiful, Meghan. Thanks. Your blog reminded me of the hymn, “I need Him…every hour of every day, I need Him. Have a great week. God bless you.
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I love that hymn. I appreciate the hymns in a whole new way now that I’m older. Thank you Stephanie. God bless you too my friend.
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This post is so so good! You have such an amazing heart for Jesus.
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Thank you for your kindness! I’m forever grateful to Jesus.
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