Dive Into Jesus Christ

Dive Into Jesus Christ is an article that came to my email inbox on Monday, 21 May 2018 while I am on business in Berlin, Germany. I have attributed the article to the person that wrote it.

Dive Into Jesus Christ Bungee diving is a craze for those seeking adventure and excitement. Some think you have to be crazy to do it.

While vacationing with my family on Vancouver Island, I saw advertisements for the local Bungee diving hot spot. We drove over to watch. Upon arrival we observed, with fascination, the special platform that was constructed high up over the Nanaimo River gorge.

With feet fastened tightly together and hooked to a long elasticized cord, people dive 140 feet downwards for their thrill of a lifetime. After the drop, which takes only seconds, their upside-down bodies enter the river to about chest level and then are sprung 70 feet back up for another few bounces in the air. A boat on the river retrieves the “remains.”

I first heard of bungee diving from a friend who had done it. He loved the thrill and urged me to try it. When I saw people actually taking the plunge, my thoughts and emotions were mixed. Part of me desired the thrill, but another part wanted to stay in control and avoid the unknown.

Dive Into Jesus Christ The process was similar to the internal struggle I had years ago over whether or not to trust Jesus Christ with my life. Many people who had done so were urging me to try Him. They spoke of the abundant life He gave them, the thrill of knowing Him, and the joy of having their sins forgiven. I obviously wanted to experience what they had, but the big issue for me was letting go. Being in control of my life was a cherished right I did not want to give up, even if it did leave me shortchanged.

I’m not sure what all went on inside my head that day at the gorge, but I purchased my ticket, climbed the platform, stared the 140 foot drop in the face and took the plunge. It definitely was the thrill of a lifetime!

But it was nothing like plunging into Christ. Twenty-two years ago I stepped off the platform of my self-sufficiency and jumped, by faith, into the arms of Jesus. My drop into his grace instantly cleansed me from all my sin, and I bounced back up a brand new person. I know an ever-present joy because the once mysterious eternal God is now my personal Friend.

If you want an incredible thrill for two minutes, try bungee diving.

If you want abundant life for eternity, plunge into the grace of Jesus.

Bible Verse: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-36

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