Happenings 15 October 2020

The day was full of light! The waves tumbled against the shore in a most inviting way, while a slight breeze made the palm trees shudder with delight. The scuba diving club decided it was a great day for an underwater adventure. Everyone geared up excitedly. After the leader assigned buddies, Jim, a member of the group, was particularly eager because this was his first real dive. He had practiced in small bodies of water many times, but seeing the ocean floor was a dream come true. After offering a brief goodbye to his family, he walked out into the ocean. Then seemingly out of nowhere, a storm blew in. Pellet-like raindrops fell as thunder crashed. Lightning popped all around. Everyone scattered, seeking shelter. About an hour into the storm, Jim’s family panicked. The other divers were returning, but Jim had not been seen anywhere. His family and friends began to pray. After another half-hour, he came running toward the car through the darkness of the storm. It turned out that when he had returned to the surface of the ocean, the storm was so heavy and the clouds were so dark that he couldn’t see the shoreline. So he dropped his gear and swam toward a glowing light, which guided him to safety. That day Jim learned some important lessons about life and scuba diving. Sometimes when storms break out, a person must be willing to let go of the weights that hold him down. No matter how valuable the scuba gear, Jim’s life was more important. He never replaced the equipment but allowed it to rest forever on the ocean floor. His love for his family and God increased greatly as a result of the dive. He realized, too, that during even the bleakest hours of life, God’s light is the light that leads to life. "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8:12) (Taken from 'Good night, God')

In Him,
Murray