Herman Wouk’s thrilling World  War II novel The Caine Mutiny contains an excellent illustration of what happens when someone becomes a follower of God.

In the novel a young man from an influential family enlisted with the Navy. On the day of his induction his mother dropped him off in her fancy car and then kissed him goodbye. He shook hands with the guard as he entered the building, and the door closed behind him.

His mother, suddenly worried that he might not have enough money, rushed up to the door. But the guard politely stopped her. When she demanded entrance, he refused to let her in. She could see her son standing inside the door, so she reached for the doorknob. “He’s my son!” she cried. The guard gently removed her hand from the knob and said softly, “I know, but he belongs to the military now. He’s a sailor.”

When we believe in Jesus Christ and become His followers, we are under new authority. We are subject to new commands. Now we belong to Him. What was once important to us loses its significance. We evaluate things differently. Our new desire is to love and serve the Lord with all our heart (Deut. 6:5-6). Have you joined His ranks?

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David C. Egner

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