MESSAGES
A number of years ago I decided to go to the Victoria Bridge and jump off. I had a great time! You should have seen me. I did a beautiful swan dive. The drop was only about 80 feet and the landing was actually quite soft. I would have rated myself a 9.75 in artistic form and grace. However, the bystanders watching from nearby probably rated me 10.0 in stupidity.
Prior to jumping I thought to myself - Why am I jumping off this perfectly good bridge? I'm not bored with life. I don't have a death wish. I don't think I'm going through my second childhood. I'll tell you why. Because I like it! Isn't that the most ridiculous reason you ever heard.
Ok, so I really didn't free fall off the bridge, but I did repel off the bridge using a lifeline. You think I'm crazy! Seriously, I was on the Riverside Fire Department at the time, and our search and rescue team was doing some repel practicing.
One doesn't just jump off a bridge before making certain that he's ready to jump. Here's what I mean. Before I would ever step off the side of the bridge to begin my descent, I always made sure that my harness was secure, my lifeline properly fastened and strong enough to hold my weight. And oh yes, long enough to get me to the solid ground below.
Only when I was secured was I ready to take the plunge. When I began my rappelling I always made sure that I not only had the lifeline fastened to myself, but I also had myself fastened to the lifeline. If I didn't I would lose my hold, and the end result would not be to my advantage.
My point is this. As God's children there will be times when we feel like we've just taken a plunge off the side of a bridge, and are heading for a hard and fast descent.
What are we to do? We're to "Hold fast what is good." We need to hold on to our lifeline—Jesus Christ. God says, "For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand. Saying to you, Fear not, I will help you" (Isaiah 41:13).
When you feel as if your Christian walk is descending rapidly, remember that Jesus is there, and that His hand can save you. He's your lifeline. When He's fastened to you and you're fastened to Him, you have nothing to fear. He'll set you on that solid ground and then help you begin your ascent once again as you "Hold fast what is good."
God Bless You,
Pastor Steve |
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