Book Reflection: Where will the current take you next?

Last week I finished reading a novel by Nathan Jorgensen entitled "Mulligan."  In the story a Rochester, MN, dentist named Joe Mix reaches a point in his life when he discovers he really doesn't enjoy his dental practice and starts to seek a change in his life.  At about the same time his marriage ends and one day he gets in his old truck and leaves town.  

He drives for several days- days filled with pain, reflection, and hope for his future. He spends a few months working on a ranch in Montana and then ends up working as a fishing guide on a beautiful river in Montana.   While working there he falls in love with a woman who works for the same outfitter.  He also makes a few new friends and truly starts to enjoy himself.   The novel ends with an opened ended question, "He wondered where the current would take him next."

This novel is a story of self-discovery and adventure in life.  As Joe Mix starts to discover himself I found my self reflecting on how God is the One who discovers us in Jesus Christ.  The Lord our God who created us is the one who saw our sin and brokenness and discovered us- no, found us-  and has saved us in the waters of Holy Baptism.

Where do think the current of the waters of baptism will take you next?

Peace,

Pr. Durk