The first time I saw the ocean was a watershed moment.

I realized:

• I love to travel (especially to places off the beaten path).
• God created an amazing world.
• The world has more to see than I can imagine.

A watershed moment is a turning point.

It involves a:

• Time of discovery
• Moment of change
• Dividing point

This expression comes from geography. According to Merriam-Webster, a watershed is “a ridge of land separating rivers and streams flowing in one direction from those flowing in the opposite direction.” It may also include the area where the divided water flows.

Watershed moments in history include:

• Discovery of electricity
• Invention of the telephone
• Beginning of space travel
• Travel by automobile

The greatest watershed moment occurred when God came to earth as a man.

Jesus did no wrong. Yet, He paid the price for our wrongs. He:

• Died in our place
• Arose from the dead, defeating sin and death
• Offers forgiveness and eternal life to everyone who turns to Him as Savior and Lord

“Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (I Timothy 1:15 NIV).

What was a watershed moment for you? Please comment below.

Thanks to Timothy Lewis for the suggestion.

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