My Vision

In a split moment, I was taken away in my spirit as I imagined a large pool of water.  I was standing at the end of an exceedingly high diving board overlooking the pool.  The tough issues of life were pressing me all about and I feared that I might fall into the pool.  Then I heard a voice call to me, "Come to me.  Learn from me.  Watch how I live life.  Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.  Dive in!"  And so in desperation and hope, I dove into the pool.

As I entered the water, I was immediately surrounded by God's word, and I could sense the Holy Spirit embracing me.  I was encouraged to stay in the word...in order to be relieved from those pressures that were stealing my joy; I was emerged into the water of life and I felt as if I were born again.  I was renewed.

I knew in that moment the key to enduring the struggles of life was to stay in the word of God, in the presence of the Holy Spirit, and in fellowship with the Risen Lord.  This pool represented for me a sure foundation of freedom.  I knew that if I climbed out of the water, I would again be surrounded by the demons that so violently pestered me.  I knew I did not have to get out of the pool...at least not then.  I could stay and be rejuvenated.  I could learn from the Wisdom of Ages, the Bright Morning Star, the Fairest of Ten Thousand.  I could watch the Lion of the Tribe of Judah as he conquered his enemy.  I would be surrounded by the Lilly of the Valley; even Jesus, the Annointed One of God.

In time, I knew I would be challenged to go back and face those demons.  I knew, however, that I would be empowered by the fellowship I had so enjoyed.

I am glad I dove into that pool.  I plan to stay and be refreshed for a season...emboldened for a new day.

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