GRAB THAT LIFESAVER

WHITE WATER ADVENTURE

SNAKE RIVER

After taking a bus ride to the snake river boat ramp a group of four women and three men walk over to a pile of personal floation devices and are fitted to their body size by the outfitter.

Jesus a Mexican American river guide gathers his group together, saying, "If you have anything important you don't want to get wet, leave it in the bus.  We have several dry bags in the raft to protect small personal items."

Bill, a nerdy 23 year old man complains, "The life jacket is too tight, can someone loosen it for me?"

Holly a blonde hair 21 year old woman, speaks, "I been on the snake river many times.  You need your PFD tight, or it could float up in your face!"

Bill continues, "I need to use the restroom before we leave.  I drank a gallon of green tea."  

Gloria, a 24 year old black woman, adds, "Sounds like a great idea.  I got to go too."

Mary a 22 year old woman asks, "How many miles are we doing today?"

Jesus replies, "8 miles with class II and III rapids.  It should take us 2 to 3 hours depending how fast the river is flowing."

Dan asks, "What are the names of the rapids?"

Jesus answers, "My favorites are Lunch Counter and the Big Kahuna."

Later after everyone jumps in, Jesus pushes out the raft, climbing on board.  "My name is Jesus, and I'm your river guide today.  It is important to follow my instructions if you want to have a safe river trip.  Is there anyone here who would like to show me the correct way to hold your paddle?"

Holly waves her paddle in the air, saying, "Your hand inside the raft should hold the T Grip.  Your other hand holds 2/3 down the shaft."

Jesus continues, "I have five commands you need to obey.  Forward, back paddle, right turn, left turn and stop.  We're going to demonstrate each one."

Dan smirks, "For those who disobey, you may end up in the keeper hole."

Gloria grins, "What are you talking about?"

Holly answers, "In the rapids, there are holes that can keep you under water, until you pop out or drown."

Jesus speaks, "Paddle in unison with the person in front of the raft."

Later floating down the river, Bill observes an nest on top of a pole, saying, "Jesus, is that an Eagle's nest?"

Jesus speaks, "Yes, there are Bald and Golden Eagles here.  Do you know which eagle is the U.S. symbol?"

A passing raft, shoots water with super soakers at everyone in their raft.  

They use their paddles to flip water, then race away before everyone can splash them back."

Dan blurts out, "Let's hurry and catch them and pay them back!"

Jesus looks at Gloria, saying, "What do you think?  An eye for an eye?"

Gloria replies, "It's too cold to be soaking wet."

The river is calm. Men on one side of the raft paddle, while the girls refuse to paddle.  

The raft begins floating sideways down the river heading for some rocks and rapids.

Jesus speaks, "We need to be in one accord or we are going to hit a rock and flip the raft.  Turn left!"

Seeing an approaching rock, everyone paddles forward instead of turning.

Jesus speaks, "Those on left please back paddle, and those on the right forward paddle."

Avoiding a large rock wall, they use their oars to block from hitting, then pushing off.  

Like a pinball game the raft bounces down the rapids with half of the people not paddling.

Bill is splashed in his face and falls overboard, crying "HELP."

Jesus throws out the lifebouy tied to a rope, yelling, "Grab the lifesaver and I'll pull you in."

Bill replies, "I can save myself.  I'm a good swimmer."

Holly yells out, "Bill don't be rebellious!"

Bill tries swimming closer, but the raft goes further away.

Jesus adds, "I am the only one that can save you, before we reach big rapids.  This may be your only chance to grab the lifesaver."

Bill replies, "I've got plenty of time."

Jesus grins, "For He says:

“In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation."  (2 Corinthians 6:2 NKJV - New King James Version)

Bill's lifejack being loose begins rising up to his face with water splasing in his face.

Holly screams, "Grab the lifebouy and we'll pull you in!"

Gloria quotes, "Life is like a vapor that appears for a little while and vanishes away.  If today's your day to die, will you go to heaven or hell?"

Bill tries to speak keeping water out of his mouth.  "I am not perfect, but I consider myself a good person."

Jesus being a believer replies, "  As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one;"

(Romans 3:10 - NKJV)  ...our righteousness is like filthy rags..." (Isaiah 64:6 - KJV)

Holly continues, "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."  (Matthew 6:33 NKJV)

Gloria, "Repent from you rebellious ways and turn toward Jesus and he will give you life."

Dan, "There is a way that seems right to a man,' But its end is the way of death."   (Proverbs 14:12 - NKJV)

Bill goes under water and pops out.  He swims toward the lifesaver and grabs in, while still holding tightly onto the paddle.

Jesus begins reeling Bill in to the raft, saying, "Hand me your paddle.  In order for you to get in the boat, I need to dunk you and pull you up grabbing your lifevest."

Jesus dunks him, leaning back he pulls up Bill, soaking wet on board the eight man raft.

Gloria, "Bill it's your choice.  Would you like to follow Jesus Christ and make him Lord of your life?"

Bill replies, "Yes, what do I need to do?"

Jesus replies, "Repent from your sins, trust in the Jesus Christ, and receive His Holy Spirit."

Holly smiles, "I guess Bill has all ready been baptized.  Can we pray with you?"

Bill smiles, "Yes!  I came to close to death and now I seek everlasting life with God."