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Saved from Drowning. Awake Series,
Part 24
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not
easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight
in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always
trusts, always hopes, always perseveres." (1 Cor 13:4-7 NIV)
The Ninety-Mile beach is a beautiful beach on the North island of
New Zealand. Surrounded by dunes, flat sand and an active Tasman
Sea, it attracts all kinds of people. However it is far from being a
safe place, especially if someone decides to swim in the sea, as did
the grandson and granddaughter of a fisherman aged 55, that fatal
day on Dec 29, 2009. Both of these kids encountered trouble while
swimming. The current was too strong for them, and before they knew
it they had swallowed a good quantity of saltwater.
Without hesitation, their grandfather jumped into the water to come
to their rescue. A beachgoer was able to rescue the granddaughter,
but the grandson was in real trouble as the current had him in its
grip. The only thing the grandfather could do was to hold his
grandson above the water, while his own head was underwater, waiting
for a rescuer. After some tough minutes, the grandson was saved, but
the grandfather didn't make it. He sacrificed his life for those he
loved.
May we all learn from this grandfather about what love truly means.
Let's take advantage of each day that has been given to us to
exercise this love in its fullest vigour. Maybe, just maybe will we
wake up from our slumber and notice that the world around us hungers
for pure selfless love!
What will we do about it?
"We love because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19 NIV)
Rob Chaffart |
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