THE MIGHTY Amazon River pours such a volume of water into the Atlantic, that for many miles out from the mouth of the river, the water remains fresh.
A ship, which was making for a South American port, was hindered on the voyage through many fierce storms. In spite of all their care, the crew found themselves at length with their last water tank empty. A day or two later, to their great relief, they sighted another vessel, and ran up their signal: “We’re dying for want of water.”
To their astonishment the reply came back: “Water all around you; let your bucket down.”
Little did they know that they were just then crossing the mighty Amazon’s current, and were sailing in fresh water without knowing it.
Is it possible, dear reader, that you have not yet realized that the pure ocean of God’s love is all around you? Many are echoing the cry: “What shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” To such the answer comes: “Let down your bucket in faith.”
ML-05/23/1971