Every day at the Okalee Village and Museum, Seminoles jump into a 6-foot-deep swimming pool, stalk a 7-foot alligator hiding on the bottom, and grab the reptile by the tail to the delight of paying tourists. It is billed as the world's only deep water alligator wrestling show.
Intriguing, but certainly not a job I would want. Probably you wouldn’t want it either. It would be interesting to know exactly how many applied before the position was filled!
If I were to apply for it, my first question would be "What happened to the last guy?" The "no experience needed" concerns me a bit, though.
Well, I've got some good news: we're not looking for alligator wrestlers! Instead, perhaps you need to wrestle with the idea of a new area of service. Perhaps you've been hearing whispers from the Holy Spirit about something He wants you to do, and similar to Jacob in the book of Genesis, you've been wrestling with God!
There's a committee which needs your experience. There's a brow that needs swabbing, a cup which needs to be filled with cold water, and a teen who needs a listening and loving ear. There's a class which needs a teacher, and a child whose hand needs holding. There's a chair in the choir which may have your name on it.
I'm not going to shade the truth. This kind of service takes commitment and sacrifice. If you're willing to take up your cross daily and follow Him, then apply at your nearest prayer closet. Then if God says "Go," please follow Him in obedience and service.
--Rocky Henriques