Welcome to 10 minute Bible Talks.

Where we connect the Bible to your life.

In the time it takes to get to work.

I'm Jeff Parrot. Let's start with a little mental exercise. We're going

to contrast two very different ways of experiencing the same substance and we'll see which one correlates with the way you approach God.

The substance in mind? Water.

Now fair warning, this first way of experiencing water is going to feel pretty good to think about.

So if you're underway to work, I hope this doesn't make you long for the weekend too quickly.

So to the mental exercise. I want you to imagine experiencing water from the vantage point of relaxing at a swimming pool.

You're on one of those flotation devices that tip over in the water way too easily but in this

instance don't worry you're doing just fine you're floating on the water you've got

your favorite summer drink in hand some music playing in the background, probably Jimmy Buffett, let's be honest.

The sun is shining, it feels pretty good.

Now here's the question.

If this is the way that you're planning to experience water, then what will your ultimate goal be?

What are you trying to accomplish?

Some words that might come to mind are escape from the business of life.

Relaxation, comfort, all those things require an element of control.

So maybe in other word is control. Now let's change the scenery to a very, very different way of

experiencing the exact same substance. Instead of relaxing on a pool

floaty in the water, imagine yourself balanced on top of a surfboard

as a wave begins to crest behind you.

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