Rescued

The date was October 16, 1987. The world sat glued to their televisions as millions watched the rescue of 18-month-old baby Jessica from a water well shaft in Midland Texas. After falling 22 feet through an 8-inch water well opening it took 58 hours before baby Jessica was rescued. The preferred plan was to drill another mineshaft and then come horizontally across to reach her. Once out of the hospital, she went on to live somewhat of a normal life. She graduated high school in 2004 and was married two years later and became a mommy. At age 25 she became the owner of a trust fund that was set up for her valued at over $800,000. Everyone likes to hear success stories. When I read this story, I begin to think about our lives, and how we are lost without Jesus. He too came down to rescue the lost as we were stuck in our sinful lives. I’m not sure that once we become a Christian we ever live a normal life although I do believe our life now has a greater purpose. And as corny as it may sound the trust fund that Christ makes available to us is far greater than any dollar amount that we could imagine. I pray that Jesus Christ is your rescuer and that your hope, faith, and trust are all Safely resting in him.

Blessings my friends,

Pastor Steve