A Lifeguard Station, built tall so that courageous lifeguards can watch over us as we enjoy the cool, salty waves of the ocean on sweltering summer days. The ocean is indeed a fun place to play; but it is not without its dangers. We are tempted to float out too deep, ignore undertows, fight over-powering waves. It’s easy to get into trouble if we are not extremely vigilant. Lifeguards help us define the boundaries that we best not cross.

Is this not similar to our everyday lives as we face temptations, dangers, and the unknown? For believers, we have a “Lifeguard” with us always. Psalms 18:1-2 (NIV) states: “... The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; … in whom I take refuge, …”.

Also encouraging are the words from 1 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV): “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

As we enjoy life, as God intends, we sometimes push the limits, fall to temptations, and tread in waters not easily navigable. Just as a lifeguard guides us, sets limits, and pulls us out of trouble, so does God. Remember this, from 1 Corinthians 10:13: “ ... And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can hear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it”.

I Found Him…at a lifeguard station in Wrightsville Beach, NC