In March of 2009, a man jumped into Niagara Falls and survived the 180–foot plunge, but then resisted rescue attempts before he eventually was pulled from the icy water to safety. He was one of only three people in history to survive such a jump. But resisting rescue almost cost him his life. The rescue workers went to great lengths to overcome his resistance and were finally able to pull him ashore. Many of us feel like we've been plunged into the swirling waters of life and we’re about to go under. Jesus offers us salvation. He offers his outstretched hand in the midst of everything swirling around us that would pull us down. But we need to accept his hand.