Lesson 20: Cockpit
The cockpit is the hub of a sailboat. This is the area toward the back of the boat where the crew sit and where most of the work of sailing is done. The cockpit on my boat has benches along each side to accomodate four to six people. Here is where the tiller is located to steer the boat. And all the lines attached to the foresail and the mainsail lead back to the cockpit. Here too is where the crew (all passengers are considered crew) usually socialize in comfort and safety.
The cockpit reminds me of those places in our Christian life where we meet with other Christians to work and have fellowship. This can be as part of a project team helping with such things as cleaning the church grounds, preparing a church supper, visiting shut-ins, or organizing a music concert. It’s fun to be part of a crew, to know that you have a job and are counted. Get involved in service with others and you will discover the joy of fellowship in doing.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are co-workers in God’s service
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