Oceans

I’m not sure about y’all but sometimes as a Christian I feel like Jesus has just dumped me into an ocean. This earth that he placed me on is like an ocean constantly drowning me. The waves of sin, the people pulling me deeper and deeper into this secular world. However with enough faith, Jesus gives us the opportunity to walk upon the water... to allow him to lead us endlessly wherever he desires. When the waves get higher, as long as I keep my eyes above them, looking towards Him, then I will not and can not drown. 

If you listen to K-Love at all, you definitely have heard the song, Oceans. Hillsong United is one of my favorite bands and K-Love has been almost (over)playing this song quite a lot recently. The lyrics are great and it really is encouraging what faith can do when you find yourself drowning in this world. 

You call me out upon the waters

The great unknown where feet may fail

And there I find You in the mystery

In oceans deep

My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Your sovereign hand

Will be my guide

Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me

You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name

And keep my eyes above the waves

When oceans rise

My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders

Let me walk upon the waters

Wherever You would call me

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

And my faith will be made stronger

In the presence of my Savior

I will call upon Your name

Keep my eyes above the waves

My soul will rest in Your embrace

I am Yours and You are mine

Hebrews 12:2 says, “..fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

You can allow the ocean you’re living in to keep pulling you under or you can rise up above the waves--keeping your eyes solely on Jesus.