Dive in Deep

If you were told to jump in pool water would you dive? Would you go head first or would you stick your foot in to test the temperature of the water? Those living a cautious life are more likely to test the water before diving in, and those who trust what's before them tend to immerse themselves without worry of possible chills once wet. God lays out for His children a lifestyle that is beautiful to look at. It's gorgeous actually. We are called to live for Him: loving, caring, serving, helping, clothing others, smiling, encouraging, using gifts for His glory, etc. We are called to be like Christ. In order to do so we must must must read into His Word daily. His Word being the Holy Bible.

Most people have a really hard time figuring out where to start reading. They need a plan, an outline, and maybe even a map to guide them through the terminology and lifestyle God's put before them. These people are your "water testers." They stick their hearts out there just enough to get them wet with God's Word. If they find they like what they read (via a plan, of course) then they proceed to jump in. While the Bible says nothing against testing the waters, God does encourage us to accept Him with ALL of our hearts. To do so suggests getting a running start so that we can jump with our arms waving wild with excitement! I would think God would love for us to dive in head first so that our "test" is submersion.

Have you noticed that when you stick your foot into pool water you cannot help but to leave small pool ripples? Those small ripples represent how effective you will be for Christ if you only test His ways. Rather, when you dive in...or even cannonball...you create waves that sometimes even splash out of the pool!! Doing so represents leaving a HUGE impact for Christ when we dive into His Word. Though sometimes confusing, God's Word holds truth and life applications that only better our lives for His Kingdom when we place our trust and faith in Him. Dive in....dive in deep: breathe for God by reading His Word. Worship Him in this way, and you will be blessed beyond measure.