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Swimming - The Black Line

I'm excited about sharing today's swim lesson, so without delay...


There is nothing like being underwater.  The water is totally clear and I can see clearly (when wearing my goggles), but still only for a limited distance.  When I submerge at one end of the pool, I cannot see the other end of the pool.  I know it's down there, but I cannot see it.

So how do I get there without losing my way in a world that is the same pale blue in every direction?  I follow a black tile line.  It's three one inch tiles wide and runs in a straight line to where I want to go.  It begins and ends about 18" out from each end and gives me a clear path from where I am to where I want to go.

I must keep my goggled eyes on that line.  If I don't, I will zigzag all over the place.  I will be bumping into other swimmers, the lane dividers or the wall.

The same is true for my spiritual journey.  I know where I want to be when I leave this earth, but I can't see it from here.

In John 14:6, Jesus said, I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through Me. 

Just as the black line at the bottom of a swim lane gets me to the other end of the pool, Jesus is the One who gets me to the eternity I want to live. 

Just as I trust those who made the pool put the black line there for my benefit, I trust God's Word which says He made a way for me to get to heaven and it's through a relationship with Jesus. 

Bottom line?  Yes, pun intended!

Following anyone or anything else other than Jesus will not only hurt me or others, but it will not take me where I want to go.

Important question...who or what are you following and where will you spend eternity?  God's Word clearly tells us that there is no other way He has provided for us to spend eternity in heaven with Him than through Jesus.  I believe Him.

LORD, I know you, but I want to see You more clearly than ever before. Increase my trust in You, Your sovereign goodness, and Your love for me, so I will follow You with confidence.  Thank You!  Amen.

If you already have a personal relationship with Jesus, I encourage you to keep your eyes on Him.  He won't lead you wrong.
 
If you don't know Jesus, I encourage you to
  1. Read the Bible (God's Word). You can find an online version at https://www.biblegateway.com/.  
  2. Find a Christian Church and meet others who already know Jesus and can introduce you to Him through their own personal experience.
  3. Contact me through the comments section.  I would love to share Jesus with you.
 
 

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