A Word Of Guidance From Columbus

Know what the cannibal Indians said when they saw the Pinta, the Nina and the Santa Maria approaching shore?

“Ut Oh, here come boat people”.

I once wrote an article about Christopher Columbus; It forms a chapter in my book Strangers On The Earth (www.bluefishbooks.info ). It’s based largely on diaries he kept. I have this thing about old diaries.

Anyhow, one thing he said pretains to the book I’m writing now about divine guidance:

Years after his first voyage, Columbus said:

“It was the Lord who put into my mind to sail from here to the Indies. There is no question that the inspiration was from the Holy Spirit, because He comforted me with rays of marvelous illumination from the Holy Scriptures, encouraging me continually to press forward.

“No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Savior, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service”.

In other words, Venture out in Christ.

Go ahead, sail off the edge of the earth!

What a ride!

It’s fun!

Today, new worlds lie ahead.

PS: You may not have guessed it, but I had a great weekend.