You have perhaps heard the story that came out of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. There was a battleship whose forward watch spotted a light that appeared to be heading straight for the battleship.

A radio message was sent saying, "Unidentified ship: you are on a collision course. Change direction 10 degrees starboard."

The reply came back: "No. You need to change direction."

The battleship again sent a message saying, "This is a United States warship. Change direction 10 degrees starboard."

And once again the reply came back, "No."

The admiral was awakened and notified and the battleship sent yet another message again repeating, "This is a warship on official maneuvers. You are ordered to change direction. Signed, Admiral Peacock."

A moment passed and the reply came back, "No. Signed Seaman Smith, Tender of the Light House."

Often it is WE who are the ones who need to change course. The clear light of God's Word for us doesn't change.