SavIng Others

A Maryland man is today being hailed a hero because of his actions. His 16 foot boat with 5 people aboard was off the Maryland coast when it got caught in a storm. It began taking on water and eventually capsized. So he decided the only chance they had was for him to swim to get help in the rough waters. Battling a renown storm tide and rough waters at night, he made the more than 3 mile swim in 5 hours, making it to shore at 1am. Once finding help the emergency responders and Coast Guard responded, rescuing the rest of the crew ages 70, 43, 9 and 3. It was a miracle everyone survived and I can't help but think of the bravery of this man. He put his life on the line for the sake of others. When asked why he chose do to what he did, he said it was his only chance to save his loved ones. I'm sure his family and friends will be forever grateful for his actions. This story also makes me think of Jesus, who chose to die on a cross so that others could live. He was the only one who could save a lost and dying world. And just like this man who swam for hours to save his loved ones, the reason Jesus did what He did was because of His love for us. As John 3:16 tells us, "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." Thank you Jesus for saving me :)