November 21, 1980,
began like any other day for the men aboard a Texaco oil rig on Lake Peigneur,
a 1,300-acre lake in Louisiana, USA. Day in and day out, the workers
would sink a drill down through the muddy bottom of the lake in search of oil.
However, on that day things went totally haywire. Below the surface of
the lake was a salt mine, and someone on the oil rig miscalculated the
placement of the drill, which caused it to penetrate one of the salt mine’s
tunnels.
What happened next
was similar to pulling the plug out of a full bath tub. A massive
whirlpool formed. First it brought down the oil rig. Thankfully,
the workers evacuated in time. Then, unbelievably, the powerful whirlpool
consumed a second oil rig, eleven barges, a tug boat, several trucks, a loading
dock and numerous trees. In just three hours, over 13 billion liters of
water drained from the lake, along with everything on and around it.
Remember: Nothing
that we do is ever done in a vacuum. In an increasingly smaller global
community, we are directly or indirectly affected by the decisions and actions
of others. So be very cautious and careful about your
choices. Pray. Think. Consider others. Seemingly small
or apparently inconsequential things might have major impact, both in your life
and on the lives of those around you.
All of the above
truths resonate strongly in view of the growing global reach of Corona virus
(Covid-19). Obviously, we must invest
our trust and confidence in God.
Nevertheless, we must employ prudent wisdom and cautionary measures in
our daily plans and activities. Remember
that individual choices have direct impact on our collective outcomes. Faith and caution are never mutually
exclusive.
Sisters and
brothers, be continually blessed and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE
READY TO MEET YOUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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