Swimming Effortlessly

Fish of all shapes, sizes, and colors move with ease and grace through the water. They also seem to truly enjoy swimming. However, that same beautiful fish will flop and twist and turn uncontrollably out of the water. There is nothing graceful or beautiful about a fish out of water. In fact, it is painful to watch a fish out of water because we know it will eventually die because the life breath has been taken away. Oh, how we are like fish! When we are immersed in God's Word, we move with His grace and radiate His glory. We do not worry or fret over anything because we receive our direction from Him. We are able to forgive and love others because we are covered with His Word. But, when we do not seek Him or spend time in His Word we are just like the pitiful fish out of water. We let worry control us and fear and temptation over come us. Eventually our spiritual life will be like the dead fish, not bearing any fruit. We pull away from God for many reasons, but none are valid. The Bible has much to say about this. Here is a very short list of verses about seeking God and His Word: our adequacy is from God 2Corinthians 3:5 the Spirit gives life 2Corinthians 3:6 the Word of God is living and active Hebrews 4:12 pray without ceasing 1Thessalonians 5:17 rejoice always 1Thessalonians 5:16 be doers of the Word James 1:22 Why wouldn't we want to grasp hold of God's Word and never stop seeking more and more? My prayer is for God to consume us like a fire and fill us with His Holy Spirit! May a day never go by that we do not seek His face, lest we become a fish out of water.