1 Jun, 2009
'Leap of Faith'
Banker Joel Armstrong started his day on May 19, 2009 in a very unusual way. Atop his two-story bank building were 12 recently hatched ducklings. Their mother was on the ground beckoning them to come down so they could make their first trip to water. Sensing the imminent peril of the ducklings if they jumped, Mr. Armstrong positioned himself like a baseball catcher ready to snatch the little furballs out of the sky. As the mother duck quacked, each duckling made their ‘leap of faith’ into the safe hands of Mr. Armstrong (now known as ‘The Duck Man’). They were then reunited with their mother where they wobbled down the street to the local canal.
story and photos courtesy of www.dailymail.co.uk
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink cried out, “Lord, save me?”
Like the ducklings trapped on top of the building we often feel abandoned and/or disillusioned with our circumstances. All we see is a cold and lonely rooftop.
Peter could relate to the ducklings predicament. They both sensed trouble and found no help until they focused their attention on a solution outside their trouble. For the ducklings, it was Mr. Armstrong. For Peter, it was Jesus’ strong and loving arms. At first, Peter was confident and self-assured. But as he took his gaze off of Christ he began to sink. It was only when Peter focused on Christ that his situation became stable.
- Think about some areas in your life that are causing you fear, confusion or lack of security.
- How have you handled these issues on your own strength? To what effect?
- Talk with Christ today about these issues and seek Him for the outcome.
- Think about a few friends who are struggling with the circumstances of their lives and share with them how God has given you a different perspective.
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