To the Rescue
Yesterday, Oscar and I headed to the little park in the afternoon.
He was looking forward to the swings and slides.
However, our trip quickly turned into a great adventure!
An older child had become stuck in one of the swings.
At first, it didn’t seem too serious as a few parents and grandparents gathered together to try and figure out how to free her.
We tried everything we could including considering different angles and ideas.
Others went home and brought tools, steps, towels and even oil!
There was a bit of pulling, pushing and lifting, with the thought that… “this might work…”
You could feel the goodwill, the care and our collective effort.
But despite all that effort, nothing was working.
Everyone was doing their best to help, but our best wasn’t enough.
After a while, we realised it was time to call Fire and Rescue.
Within ten minutes, they arrived with lights flashing.
They were all assured, unflustered, jovial and actually quite fun!
Quickly they assessed the situation.
Then, with the right tools, the right experience, and a quiet confidence born of having done this before…just like that, she was free.
It was followed by relief, smiles, gratitude from everyone and all the kids (plus a few adults – me included) having an opportunity to get a good photo and sit in the fire engine too!
Sunday morning thought
Reflecting this morning, a simple spiritual insight came to my mind, that sometimes we are not meant to do everything alone.
One of the invitations of the gospel of Jesus Christ, is that when we are stuck, is recognising that He has the power to free us and come to our rescue.
Sometimes, just like those well-meaning parents, we keep trying, yet the answer isn’t more effort… rather, it’s turning outward and upward.
Remember…“With God all things are possible.”- Matthew 19:26.
A willingness to say …“I’ve done what I can… now I need help.”
And when we do…?
Like those firefighters arriving at just the right moment – calm, capable, and prepared, I know our Saviour will come with exactly what we require, with His perfect understanding of us and our needs.
What might He be able to free you from, if you let Him?
