Trusting the Air Bubbles

When a scuba diver is deep underwater, it's difficult to tell which way is up because the water diffuses the light and he can't feel the pull of gravity. He can easily become disoriented and lose his sense of direction. His mind will start playing tricks on him, telling him that up is down and down is up. If the diver panics, he will place his life in danger if he swims in the wrong direction.

The diver can get out of his predicament if he'll remember one simple rule--to follow his air bubbles. Scuba divers are taught that no matter which way he thinks is the right direction, the bubbles are always correct. They never go sideways or down. They always go up. The diver must ignore his own feelings and sense of direction, and place his entire faith in his air bubbles.

In today's confusing world it's easy for us to get disoriented. Voices are constantly telling us that right is wrong and wrong is right. When we are confused about which way to go, we need to remember one simple rule--to follow the Lord's directions. Like the scuba diver's air bubbles, the Bible is always correct, no matter how we feel. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight" (Prov. 3:5-6).

Don't follow the way that seems right. Trust your air bubbles, God's Word, and you won't go wrong.

Keep looking up!

Kent

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