Saturday 20 August, 2005                                         subscribe | unsubscribe | discuss | archive

 

Duck dive

by Bruce Wadd  

 

This is an interesting term taken from our aquatic expert friends!  When surfing, board riders of current times have developed a technique, which saves them much time and energy, and ultimately allows them to catch many more waves.

 

When paddling out through breaking waves, the challenge has always been to get through the ‘wash’ – the broken wave - as quickly as possible and avoid being taken backwards.

 

Because of the lightweight materials being used and the small sizes of boards in manufacture, surfers can quite simply dive underneath the oncoming wall of rushing water, popping up, just the same as a surfacing duck, immediately returning to paddling.

 

Wouldn’t it be great if you could get through the oncoming challenges in life the same way?  Imagine being able to ‘duck dive’ things that have pulled you backwards for many years. 

 

There is a simple answer – Jesus!

 

“And he is able to keep you from slipping and falling away, and to bring you, sinless and perfect, into his glorious presence with mighty shouts of everlasting joy.  Amen.”   Jude 25

 

TODAY, start ‘duck diving’ in Him!

 

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