Throughout this sabbatical, this sign captures so many of the themes that I read in scripture. Over and over again, God warns us about "swimming" in currents we cannot survive. It is simply remarkable to me how often we, (and yes, I'm including me in this), how often WE ignore the warning signs and rush right in ...
- captured by the same temptation and sin
- thinking that we are exempt
- believing that we can overcome in our own strength
A few years ago we visited this same beach ... and we did swim here. But the past is no guarantee of the future ... a few years ago this beach was different, these currents were not here, no warnings were posted.
Times change. And if we do not change and believe the warnings; well then, we should not be surprised by the trouble in which we find ourselves.
