Devotional Thought
Explorers For God…,
The Pacific Ocean is huge! Did you know it covers 32% of the earth’s surface and is larger than all of earth’s continents combined? Not only that, it’s the deepest ocean, with an average depth of 13,000 feet, and the Mariana trench descends to over 36,000 feet. That’s about 7 miles!
Scientists that explore the ocean and its life are called Oceanographers, and they are just beginning to learn about what lurks in the deepest parts of the Pacific. There is the Magister Armhook Squid that lives as deep as 6,600 feet while the Cat shark can live deeper at 7,200 feet. The Dragon Fish can reach depths of 14,800 feet, and deeper still is the Giant Phantom Jelly Fish, which grows up to 33 feet long, and lives as deep as 22,000 feet. We know more about the ocean because of curious people willing to delve deeper than ever before, and to learn more than they have ever known.
The Bible reveals that God knows everything about us, and there isn’t a place we can go that He can’t reach and teach us. (Psalm 139). But God wants us to know Him too, and the good news is, we can, if we’re willing to pour our heart into it. (Jeremiah 29:13).
Today we can begin a deeper journey in getting to know God. Like explorers, let’s not settle for truth about God, but pursue the one Who is the truth. In doing so, I have confidence our faith In Jesus will be strengthened without regrets in Who we have come to know.
Let’s dive in!
Pastor Jim Bollin
Jim and his wife Sherri have four grown children and two grandchildren. You’ll find that they are family oriented, kid friendly, enjoy good food, relish their time with family and friends, and the simple blessings of life.
Growing up as a Christian, Pastor Jim joined the Adventist church in 1989, and entered the pastoral ministry in 1995. Since graduating from Andrews Seminary in 1999, he has pastored in both the Oregon and Idaho Conferences.
Jim’s role here at Castle Rock Church is all about serving our community as a whole, because he believes that Jesus’ teachings are meant to be lived out in our daily lives. He believes our faith grows best when we get involved in loving and serving others as Jesus did, with the unique gifts He has given us all.
Pastor Jim looks forward to helping you discover where and how God has called you to love others, in Jesus’ name.
Contact him at pastorjim@meadowglade.com