The Reluctant Pilot

Historical AccountStory★★★★

Reluctantly he dropped out of formation and headed back to the fleet. As he was returning to the mothership, he saw something that turned his blood cold. A squadron of Japanese Zeroes was speeding their way toward the American fleet.

The point

A pilot reluctantly leaves his formation and returns to the fleet, only to discover a squadron of Japanese Zeroes approaching.

Scripture

Romans 8:28Proverbs 16:9Psalm 32:8

Audience

AdultsYouthSmall Group

Tone

Suspenseful · Convicting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 40 words

Subjects

Service Courage Leadership Obedience Providence Alertness Guidance

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