Heroic Sacrifice

You may remember that in January of 1982, Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the icy Potomac River right after takeoff. While 74 passengers and crew perished, several were saved by the actions of a heroic passenger, later identified as Arland Williams. Williams stayed in the river, helping others get to shore or to other rescuers. He then disappeared and is presumed to have died. He gave his life so that others might live. His sacrifice is a model of Jesus’ words in John 15:13 that greater love is in laying down one’s life for friends. A decision to suffer with Jesus is described by