Waves are powerful things. Like, the physical waves that crest onto the shore of beaches and rocks, those waves. Waves hold so much power, so much energy. They have the strength to pull you down and pull you under the water in a fraction of a second. So quickly, you can get caught by it if you let your guard down. Or the waves can take something from you, like your sunglasses or your swimsuit. That is never fun. Of course, the only time you have to worry about that is when you're not ready for the waves. When they catch you from behind, or you underestimate the size. That's when you get knocked over.
But when you're ready, when you face them head on, waves are fun. Jumping and splashing and surfing are a lot of fun, but only as long as you know what's going to happen next.
Sin is a lot like waves. It can be fun and exciting when you know what is happening. When you think nothing could hurt or surprise you.
The problem is when you turn to leave. If you know what's good for you, eventually you have to get out of the water, or sin. Because if you stay in the water too long, you lose all your energy and your body starts to wear down, making it easier for the water, sin, to knock you down, to drag you under. And that's when you find yourself in danger.
But God is a lot like waves, too. He is so powerful and so mighty, that, like the ocean and its waves, we can only see a fraction of Him. And when we, as Christians, turn our backs from Him, He overpowers us and pulls us back under His love and protection. When we spend time with Him, near Him, in fellowship with God, we have joy, we have peace, like when you are under the water. And when we spend a lot of time with Him, it starts to show. It is clearly visible to everyone if you spend a lot of time at the beach, or when you just got out of the water. It is the same when we interact with others, they can clearly see God's impact in our lives.
It is our choice. Are your waves going to be representative of your sin, or of your God?
Emily E.
But when you're ready, when you face them head on, waves are fun. Jumping and splashing and surfing are a lot of fun, but only as long as you know what's going to happen next.
Sin is a lot like waves. It can be fun and exciting when you know what is happening. When you think nothing could hurt or surprise you.
The problem is when you turn to leave. If you know what's good for you, eventually you have to get out of the water, or sin. Because if you stay in the water too long, you lose all your energy and your body starts to wear down, making it easier for the water, sin, to knock you down, to drag you under. And that's when you find yourself in danger.
But God is a lot like waves, too. He is so powerful and so mighty, that, like the ocean and its waves, we can only see a fraction of Him. And when we, as Christians, turn our backs from Him, He overpowers us and pulls us back under His love and protection. When we spend time with Him, near Him, in fellowship with God, we have joy, we have peace, like when you are under the water. And when we spend a lot of time with Him, it starts to show. It is clearly visible to everyone if you spend a lot of time at the beach, or when you just got out of the water. It is the same when we interact with others, they can clearly see God's impact in our lives.
It is our choice. Are your waves going to be representative of your sin, or of your God?
Emily E.
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