About Jesus and swimming lessons

Husband (H), despite being a naturally sporty person from boyhood, has always had a problem with swimming. I think there was an early years incident at the swimming pool which seemed to have put him off.
When daughter no 2 decided to take lessons at the local pool, H decided to give it a go to keep her company. They were not making great progress but were persevering
One Saturday morning, an older gentleman took the place of the usual teachers. He had been teaching people to swim since his days in the army.
Unlike the girls, who would stand at the side calling instructions, he was in the water alongside them. I happened to be there to observe the miracle of H swimming a width!

It made me think of the difference between all the prophets and wise people who have tried to talk sense to us by calling from the sidelines, to little permanent avail, and Jesus, who jumped down from heaven to swim in the water alongside us all.

Now there's a swimming teacher for all times!

About becoming like little children

In the same way that a baby can do nothing for itself and has to rely on others,

so must we, spiritually, become like little children', 

relying on and trusting in our divine parents.

They will not let us down.

About why Jesus came to us

You were on high
but you came down to be with us,
to reach out and touch us
in our lives and loves
because you knew we needed you.

We need you still and always will.
Thank you for being with us forever,
even when we can't feel your presence.
Help us to know that you are always by our side.