Apr 26, 2022
If you've ever gone white water rafting, you know it can be a
very intimidating experience, especially the first time.
A raging Rocky Mountain river is no joke! It's fast, cold and
dangerous. The only way to navigate such a place is with a
guide.
The rafting guides are expertly trained in their craft. They
have spent countless hours on the river. Many of them could
coast through the many rapids, rocks and rip currents in their
sleep. In fact, they have fun names for these dangerous
places. It's almost like they are meeting an old friend when
they enter into "Twisted Sister" rapids! However, one is very
thankful that the guides know the rapids so well. With expert
precision they tell the adventurous passengers when to paddle, how
many times to paddle and in what direction.
Most importantly, in case of an emergency or someone going
overboard, these guides are expert lifesavers...moving with
precision to make a life saving grab in the blink of an eye!
What few people realize is that before anyone can be a rafting
guide, they must travel the watery path with only a life jacket and
wet suit! Simply put, these guides know their stuff and are
more then capable of getting their passengers safely through
the treacherous course.
Life is a lot like a raging river! It's full of ups and
downs and harrowing twists and turns. There are stretches of
calm water, however, that's not the norm. Unsuspectingly
around the corner one finds the crazy rapids of financial stress,
relational conflict or just disappointment slamming people into
rocks or pulling them under the waves. How is one supposed to
navigate life well with such turbulence? We need a guide;
someone who has gone before us. One who knows the way
well.
In this sermon we begin a journey through the New Testament book of
James. In it James will point out that there is a way to live
life well, all day and everyday...even if it feels like "raging
white water". However to begin the journey of a life well
live, we have to answer one important question: Who will be our
guide?
Do you want to learn more? Make sure and join us on this very
helpful, yet challenging journey of becoming like Jesus in every
aspect of our lives.