Unless you re awfully good at treading water, if you get my drift. And - if you re one who is waiting out the dying hours, the 4 th watch of 2000, with plans to carry on into 2001 with the same approach as you took this year, no major new initiatives or startling new plans, focus on the boat. Rowing, rowing, rowing. And not making any real headway till they invite Jesus on board. At which point the obstacles fall away.
Progress is made.
And they re able to head towards the work of the new day. Either way, hear the clear words of Jesus who walks on the water who stands stronger than the obstacles that life, time and nature can throw at us. It is I. Don t be afraid. It is both a command and a gift. The command to face the future with courage.