There is nothing better in the world than an early morning walk on an eastern beach. I was blessed to have the opportunity to head to one of my favorite locations, Boca Raton, with my family for a much needed vacation. I used my morning time to run, walk, and just enjoy where we are. It was a blast as always. One morning I was allotted a bit of time to walk along the shore. It's always a favorite for me. The sun dances on the waves, waking up the world. The endless crashing waves consume the beach beneath my feet. It is on the coast, watching the waves come in that I always feel my smallest. There is no end in sight. The ocean continues on. Every once in a while you will see a boat passing by in the distance, but typically it is just me and the ocean. In this time, I feel miniscule. Who wouldn't? One wrong step into the rip current and I am gone forever. I didn't step into the waves. I couldn't. The wind was so strong, I had no desire to even place my feet within the water, as I normally would. I walked higher on the beach because the waves were stronger than normal due to a storm in the north. I stood watching the waves come in a most forceful fashion, one after another. In that moment I was reminded of Genesis 1. When God created the Earth, the Spirit rested over the water. This is when it got me good. Acts 1:8 tells us that the Holy Spirit will come upon us with power. How often do we feel too weak to accomplish the task at hand. The same power that causes the waves to crash on the shores in Florida, Maine, Brazil, England, and Guinea is the same power granted to us. I froze that morning. Not because of the wind, but the revelation. It's no wonder that walking on the beach always fills my spirit. I walk away from the shore rejuvenated, refreshed, renewed. The power of the Holy Spirit comes alive within me when I rest on the beach. I encourage you to walk along the beach. I ask you to just be still and watch the waves. Experience the power afforded to you. If you aren't brought into the presence of God, perhaps that is something you might want to examine.
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