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The Time Draweth Near
According to the SBG
(short bald guide-J.M. Jones)

Brethren! The time draweth near to take up thy rod and thy staff and begin thy journey in earnest:

I Pray that those of you who are to be ordained into the calling of "Those who stand in the River" have been stepping out, in faith, of course, to the local fishing store in order that you might find yourself more prepared for your walk. Perhaps "Wade" would be a better term at this juncture. As we have all (I'm sure) read in the Scriptures that we are to "put on the armor of the Lord" each day. Great caution should be taken when ever we attempt to interpret God's word and apply it into our daily lives. While I am sure that God's armor could be extended to putting on "Waders", the every day thing is going to be a tough sell at home. The truth is in each of us, and your spouse "knoweth thine true heart" (sorry. I don't make the rules, I just read em). Well, now that the subject has come up, we should deal with it. It is obvious to each of us on the path, that, as we grow, we will need to obtain some decent Waders and wading boots. The benefits of these items is not always clear to those who are not anointed. For one thing, They help you to look like a ballerina in rubber pants and boots. I myself am not exactly sure why this is a good thing, perhaps it is one of God's Humorous Mysteries? One of the other, and more practical reasons, is that we need Waders to get out to where the fish are biting, because EVERYONE knows the the fish are ALWAYS feeding just a little further than you can cast to from shore. It is a fact. Ask any fisherman without a boat. "Beware that Ye not be deceived" into thinking that you need a boat (Yet). I NEVER SAID THAT YOU NEEDED A BOAT! In other words, as a parable, "He that stepeth into the deep and swift water can leave me on the shore!" OR - "Your guide has his own problems without you making like a millstone around his neck!" I am only saying that your might could use a pair of Waders. ( your best bet is a pair of "stockingfoot" waders with separate boots ) One of the best pair of boots that I ever owned were a pair of the cheapest canvas wading boots I could find. And the first pair were tennis shoes that I had glued felt to the bottoms. I, like many of the brethren, needed to suffer much before I could acquire all the necessary gear.

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