In the summer of 2022, my family and I spent the week at a wonderful little Bible camp nestled in the woods of Northern Maine. I loved it because my kids thought they had won a great deal, going to a “restaurant” (really just a cafeteria, but the wonderful ladies who worked there never forced a single vegetable onto their plate) for every meal. They also had an easily accessible playground and designated pool time every day.
My kids love to swim, yet my youngest son—three at the time—had a bit of trepidation about the water when he realized how deep it was. He was content to sit on the top step and barely get wet. However, when Mumma got in and picked him up, he was so happy to get into the deeper water. The water surrounding him was still as deep as before, but in my arms, he had no fear. He knew I had him. The water couldn’t hurt him if he held on tight.
God also doesn’t want us sitting on the steps of the shallow end. We see everything happening in life’s pool but are content to sit in the safe zone. Just as I wanted more for my son, God wants more for us. He wants to take us in His arms and take us deeper. The stuff will still surround us, but it will not affect us because the one who can part seas and calm raging waters holds us.
Think of things in your life that have you sitting on the top step—things you stress and worry over and things that keep you from enjoying all the good things God has for you. Then, let God take you into the deep waters.
Sarah Folsom is married to the wonderful man God planned for her. They have five children whom she homeschools. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who loves her family but loves God more. Sarah pours God’s love into her kids and the toddlers of her Sunday School class. She believes her greatest accomplishment will be raising devoted and victorious warriors for Christ's Kingdom.