Recently, my wife and I visited San Diego. It was a trip for the two of us just to get away. As we explored Point Loma, Seaport Village, the beach, it was very relaxing for me. However, my wife challenged me to do something that was on my bucket list. Something I have wanted to do for a long time. But, the catch was, I was afraid to try. What was the bucket list item? Whale watching. I have desired to do this for several years, but I kept letting my fear stop me. You see, I am a lousy swimmer. I get in water over my head and I panic-not something a 55 year old man likes to admit. Yet, here I was wanting to do this but letting my fear stop me.
My wife finally said to me, “Let’s do it.” I came to the conclusion that I was tired of being afraid. So, we bought tickets and off we went-nine miles out on the ocean-nine miles! Yet, when we spotted that first whale, it was marvelous. When we spotted the second trio of whales and two of them breeched the water, the heads came up, I was ecstatic. As I stood fascinated by the whales, I thought, thank you God for your creation and how can people doubt His creation. It was a fantastic time, one that I will not forget. So, overcome your fears and enjoy what God as created for us.
In Christ,
Pastor Wendell
A Word From Wendell 