I sat amazed last week, as I am sure most of you were, as I watched the news reports of U S Airways pilot Capt. Chesley “Sulley” Sullenberger and his crew making an emergency landing with a jetliner in the Hudson River. No doubt his years of Air Force and civilian flying experience contributed to his composure as he faced certain disaster with 155 people on board…not to mention the untold residents of the communities and workplaces he flew over for those few minutes. Everything I have read praises the captain and crew members for their professional reaction to the disaster and they are to be commended. I will also say that I don’t think they acted in this manner because of their paychecks…something more was going on. I have no idea of any of the crew’s religious affiliations, but it is apparent they see human life as sacred (and not just their own). This crew, under the leadership of “Sulley” is a model for the Church. Paul tells us in Ephesians 4:29 that we are to “build up others according to their needs,” but too often we are guilty of embracing the world’s notion of “me first.” I do praise God for “Sulley” and his crew and I also believe we have witnessed a “miracle.” I’ve heard it said that Captain Sullenberger is a much needed hero for troubled times…yeah, but perhaps it’s more than that. This might just be a really big “God wink” for his troubled church. Either way, praise God!
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