People sometimes warn us not to make waves. Other times, we realize we must. When we choose to make waves, we:

• Rock the boat
• Upset someone or something
• Shock or disturb
• Risk being called a trouble maker

Two truths about making waves help us decide what to do.

Waves can do great good, by:

• Continuing earth’s natural flow
• Calming us
• Providing beauty and pleasure

Waves can also do much harm, by causing:

• Ship wrecks
• Drowning
• Destruction of houses or communities.

Likewise, we can do great good or much harm by:

• Improving or damaging our world
• Correcting or increasing mistakes

Before we make waves, let’s be certain our actions make a positive difference.

“If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea” (Isaiah 48:18 NIV).

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