The information coming out is still very sketchy, but a pastor in Waco, Texas was electrocuted during baptism yesterday morning. It was a very freak event and matters were carried out normally. Pastor Kyle Lake of the University Baptist Community Church of Waco, leaves behind a wife, a 5 year-old daughter, and two 3 year-old sons, according to a press release posted just after midnight.

Due to Homecoming Weekend at Baylor University, the crowd was larger than normal at the church. What was to be an event of celebration wrapping up a weekend of festivities, concluded suddenly and tragically. Oh my, what an unforseen event.

As evangelical Christians, our hearts are saddened by the loss of this young 33 year-old pastor. My heart is grieved even more for his sweetheart and children. What a loss. What questions must abound in that church and on that campus today.

Those questions of "why?," "what is the purpose of this?," and "how could this ever be good?" have no answers. All we know is that we must "anchor deep," as an associate of mine, Jeff Young, signs his notes and letters.

We must anchor deep in the Bible, God’s Word. Any clarity that is needed for matters like these and even things not as tragic going on in our lives today, will only come from God’s Word. We must anchor deep in the God who is Sovereign and WILL work all things, even things like this, to His good. How? I do not know. I am so glad today that I am not God! We must anchor deep together as God’s people at a season like this. No, I have never met this pastor or his wife. I have never been to his church, even though I have heard of it. However, I have heard some of God’s people meeting there around the power of God’s word, Jesus’ message of salvation, resulting in true community. Therefore, I throw down my anchor with them today in prayer and thought. Join me, will you?

You never know what a day will bring. Some bring happiness and some bring sorrow. Life changes more than the seasons of the year. Be prepared today, it may change on you…it usually does so without notice. This is why we must anchor deep.