John Piper Likes To “S.W.I.M.,” Too
February 11, 2009 at 10:50 am | Posted in Quotes | 1 CommentTags: Biblical swimming, dolphins, Habakkuk 2, jellyfish, John Piper, John Piper Quotes, oysters, swimmers
Even though it is God who ultimately directs the steps of the leader, he should plan his path. A leader is not a jellyfish that gets tossed around by the waves, nor is he an oyster that is immovable. The leader is the dolphin of the sea and can swim against the stream or with the stream as he plans.
John Piper
There is coming a day when “… the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea.” (Habakkuk 2:14) In that day, experienced “swimmers” will have an advantage. Having spent much time learning to maneuver in the cleansing water of the Word, some will not be shocked or afraid as the tidal knowledge of the Lord’s glory rises, and covers the whole earth.
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