Jump in the river!

Recently I've enjoyed driving around the various "peninsulas" in our area to find views of the rivers that create those peninsulas.  We have the James, York, Pamunkey, Mattaponi, Chickahominy, Rappahanock rivers (among others) all in close proximity.  There is a sense of excitement when you take a chance and turn down an unknown gravel road near one of these rivers and then follow that road to a riverbank with a glorious view of the water.  Something in us is drawn to water.  I thought about how the Lord is like a river.  When you look out at a river, from almost anywhere along its banks, you often can't see the source or the mouth of the river.  The water flows by almost like time passes, from eternity and to eternity.  There is beauty from almost any view of the river, from the bank. And there is wonder as we view the Lord from our individual spots along eternity's shore...as we look on Him.  When you look at some rivers the beauty entices you to jump in.  However, there are many dangers to consider before taking the plunge from currents to rocks to possible cold water.  But the river of the Lord beckons us all to jump in.  His currents are peaceful and the destination is trustworthy.  At some point we need to move past appreciating the view of His river and become a part of it.  Summer is probably the best time to jump into a river.  Why not take the plunge today!   Psalm 46:4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,          The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. blessings, Rob Smith