The Nautical Hour `~ Tribute Edition

The Nautical Hour — Tribute Edition

Where am I? Which way should I go?

Long before GPS and modern navigation, sailors depended on a remarkable moment just before sunrise—a time when the fading stars were still visible above while the horizon began to appear below. During this brief window, known as the nautical hour, they could determine their position and chart the course ahead.

For Rev. Tony Bailey, The Nautical Hour became much more than a lesson in navigation. It became a way of life.

For decades, he rose in the early morning hours to meet with God in prayer—to seek direction, receive strength, and prepare his heart for whatever the day might bring. Through years of ministry, leadership, victories, storms, change, and loss, he discovered that before trying to navigate the day, he first needed to spend time with the One who knew the way.

In The Nautical Hour, Rev. Bailey shares biblical truths, personal experiences, and lessons learned through a lifetime of prayer and ministry. His message is both simple and profound: when we seek God first, He can help us understand where we are and show us which way to go.

This special Tribute Edition preserves more than the words of a beloved pastor, teacher, husband, father, and friend. It honors a life that practiced what it preached. Rev. Bailey faithfully encouraged others to begin their days in the presence of God—and fittingly, his own earthly journey came to an end in the early morning, during the very hours he had devoted to prayer for so many years.

His course on earth is finished, but his message continues.

For those facing an uncertain horizon, navigating a season of change, searching for direction, or simply longing for a deeper relationship with God, The Nautical Hour offers a timeless invitation:

Meet with God before the demands of the day begin.

Ask Him, “Where am I?” and “Which way should I go?”

Then trust Him to chart the course.

This Tribute Edition is a celebration of Rev. Tony Bailey’s legacy of prayer—and an invitation for a new generation to carry that legacy forward, one morning at a time.