On the Diving Board

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Ro 8:38-39 AV)

We are approaching our full time deputation rapidly. The church has called a man to candidate. If he becomes the new pastor the date we start full time deputation will be set and we will be ready to leap into that great adventure, virtually without economic support.

I have likened it to the common illustration of jumping into the deep end, sink or swim. Recently however, I have realized that my real fear is not deep water. My real fear is that there will not be enough water to swim in! I now realize we are walking down a diving board preparing for a beautiful swan dive, head first into a pool of unmarked depth. A deep pool with lots of opportunities that I must only follow the Lord's leading to organize effectively is no threat. A shallow pool without enough opportunities to keep us busy is my nightmare.

We appreciate all those who pray for us, and those who have made financial contributions. We look at these as the Lord's earnest of His opportunities for us. We are walking down the diving board and soon will commit ourself to the tender mercies of Christ, whatever the depth of the water.