At the Waterfront

At the Waterfront

Recently, we visited Cape Town and went out to explore popular tourist spots. On one particular day, we eagerly drove through Chapman's Peak viewing route and stopped to take a walk. To our surprise, the wind was so strong that any slightest increase of its speed could have easily carried us over the cliff straight into the ocean. Thus, we decided to do something different and the cable car at Table Mountain was second on our list. However, we found out that the windy weather was too dangerous for the service to operate. Not willing to go home with a wasted day, we thought we might as well bring forward the next days’ plan to go to the waterfront.

At the waterfront, we went on a boat ride. The boat could take about thirty people at one go but we were very few on this instance. As we ventured the waters, winds grew so harsh and waves were bigger than comfort could handle for an occasional rider. The boat rocked unpredictably as waves crashed on it. Water splashed into the boat. You could tell people’s religions by their first reactions after moments of uneasy silence. That's when I caught a glimpse of the man who was steering the boat. Unlike his passengers, he was  composed and unperturbed. Immediately, I knew the boat was in control and there was no major threat.

When you walk with the Spirit, you have assurance God is on the throne. John heard a voice saying, ‘Come up hither’[1].The first view that grabbed his attention in heaven was God’s beautiful throne. Out of it, proceeded evidence of immense power and mercy. God was in charge and sat on the throne. His business was to save you and look after you. Always remember, you have a covenant partner who is all sufficient, all powerful, all loving and sits on the throne. That surely ought to bring peace to your heart.

God is in control of the people and circumstances you face in life. God is able to provide for all your needs. He identifies with both the rich and poor but is not poor. He identifies with both the strong and the weak but he is not weak. What ever rises against you will not succeed. Whatever stands between you and your destiny will have to give way.

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[1] Revelation 4:2-7