I wonder if you can relate to this poem, entitled "Fancy Dive," by author and illustrator, Shel Silverstein?
The fanciest dive that was ever done
Was done by Melissa of Coconut Grove
She bounced on the board and flew through the air
With a twist of her head and a twirl of her hair
She did 34 jackknives, back flipped and spun
Quadruple gainered and reached for the sun
And then summersaulted nine times and a quarter
And looked down and saw
The pool had no water
The apostle Paul was having one of those days in Corinth (see Acts 18:1-6). He discovered that his hearers were not listening - they had closed their hearts and souls to the good news that Jesus was the promised Messiah, the resurrected Lord. Rather than continue to dive into a pool without water, so to speak, Paul turned the focus of his ministry to another people who were hungry for the truth.
Are you unsure about your next move? Seeking reassurance that the important decision you've recently made was the right one? The Lord spoke to Paul in a vision (Acts 18:9). The Lord will speak to you in worship and as you daily read and reflect on His Word. Give it a try and see if you don't receive the comfort and guidance that your Lord and Savior can offer.
