On my way home I've passed this sign hundreds of times not really paying attention to it, just glancing at it, you know that look you do that you half see something and you may recognize it but you don't really "see "it. Today as I was jamming out Jimmy Eat World and I was almost home when I saw the sign and then the Lord asked "Isn't that how you treat me?". Intrigued? What was the sign? No it wasn't a burning bush or anything like that but it was the sign for the boat launch in my neighborhood. Strange huh? Well the Lord doesn't always use conventional means to get my attention.
Here's what I think of what He was trying to get me to think about, so play along with me and stick through the analogies. Let's say we're the boat and we're tied down and safely hitched to God, the carrier, the trailer, the hauler, the One who keeps us grounded. The ramp represents the ups and downs of life and the water is either calm for smooth sailing or choppy for a rough going. What our Father does is He will release us into the waters of life to live free and experience both the shallows and the deep uncharted depths but He's prepared the boat well just as any captain would. It's not without the necessary life savers. Life vests for when we feel like we're drowning, flares for when we drift too far and need others to see us to help and lastly the anchor. The anchor to prevent us from going where we shouldn't while we're working in the depths and learning to sail though life's lessons.
If you happen to come upon rough waters and you feel like you're in danger or it's getting too much to handle, remember that the One who keeps us above ground and safely secure and is willing to take us anywhere is also the one that provides the anchor, He is the anchor. If we have faith that He will provide safety when needed
then fear not.
I have a tattoo and a matching custom wall hanging that reminds me daily that I've got Hope, Love and an anchor that will keep me from drifting. I pray that whomever reads this remembers that you too have Hope that the Lord will provide, His unconditional Love and a steadfast Anchor to keep you grounded and will prevent you from drifting beyond Him.
Read: Hebrews 6:19
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