Co-Pilots assist the captain (pilot). They handle radio communications, watch for air traffic and take over the flight when directed. Co-pilots have an important role and in flight are in sync with the pilots during take-offs and landings.
Navigators (navigation systems) have an art of determining the position of the airplane in relation to the earth. The navigator's job is to direct the flight from departure to destination and return. He helps maintain a constant course, airspeed and take direction from the pilot if the course is altered. The navigator's primary duty is navigating your airplane with a high degree of accuracy. But as a member of the team, he must also have a general knowledge of the entire operation of the airplane.
Flight attendants are concerned for the safety and security of the traveling public. The primary job of the flight attendants is ensuring security and safety regulations are being followed, they protect and try to make flights comfortable and enjoyable. They serve the passengers and watch over you as you sleep and enjoy the flight. Flight attendants have a variety of pre-flight, mid-flight, and post-flight duties. They do everything from helping passengers find their seats to demonstrating safety tips.
I enjoy flying. I enjoy the thrust of the plane during take off. My faith in trust must be in the pilot, co-pilot, navigation systems, and flight attendants. How does flying a plane relate to Christianity?
I call the airline and select a destination. Make my purchase to board the plane. I sit and wait till take off and then board the plane. Plane is life. Therefore, God is my Pilot. My life is not my own and it isn’t me that directs my steps (Jeremiah 10:23). Christ is my co-pilot. He handles my communications to the pilot. He is the same as the pilot (John 10:27-30). The Spirit is my navigator and intercedes on my behalf (Romans 8:26, 27). The flight attendants are the Angels, who are servants to serve those who inherited salvation (Hebrews 1:14).
When I try to put myself into any of these positions that ensure my safety during the flight, I run the risk of crashing my flight. Therefore, I hope in Him because he renews my strength. I can soar on wings like eagles; I can continue in life and not grow weary and have a peace that when I walk in life and not be faint (Isaiah 40:31). As a passenger I interact with others who have chosen the same traveling destination. Share the good news and comfort those who are unsure. Next time you fly remember Pilot and don’t be fearful of turbulents.
God is the one who is in control, even when it seems like things are running on autopilot. Things are changed through His will. Sometimes we may find that our destination has changed and it is part of a larger event that we can't understand. Therefore, it helps our Flying Team when we take the time to pray.
