As you float down the river, the water begins to float faster, and you see rocks flying past you, and you know it's just a matter of time before you hit one, and you're scared, but you think you may be able to grab onto a big rock down the river.
So you tuck your left arm around your box and with your right arm you grab a hold of the rock, and you feel the current of the river tugging at your body. The rock is big enough to climb on, but you will need two hands to pull yourself up.
You have a choice to make.
Let go of the rock. Cling to your box, and everything that makes you, you. Float down the river, unsure of your destination, uncertain that you will make it to safety. There is always the chance that you will still lose your box, or parts of it, but you can't knowingly let go of who you are.
Choice Two:
Let go of the box, and cling to the rock. Get out of the current, sit upon the rock, and let the water flow between your toes knowing that you can't be swept away. Be certain that you are safe and sound. Don't worry about your box, when you get off the river, it won't seem that important anymore, I promise.
God is calling us everyday to greatness, to a higher calling, and He is asking us to follow Him, but you have to be willing to let go of everything that you thought defined you, everything you want, and everything you think you need.
Brothers and sisters, you are not a dead body floating down a meaningless river! Cling to the rock, (Hint: Rock = Church) and thank God that He has given us way to escape the torrent!
If you're a metaphor freak like I am, you may be thinking, "Ok Alex, we get the idea, but what happens after I get on the rock? Do I just sit there?"
My guess is yes, but you're not just sitting there, you're waiting for someone to pick you up and save you, and I think you know who that is...
Make the choice today, cling to the rock!
God Bless,
Alex
