Among the most popular aquarium fish among the Japanese is a carp known as "Koi." When placed in a small fishbowl, it will grow between 5~8 centimeters (2~3.1 inches) in length, between 15~25 centimeters (5.9~9.8 inches) in length when placed in a large aquarium or a pond, and between 90~120 centimeters (35.4~47.2 inches) in length. Quite wondrously, depending on the living environment, the difference in the size of the body is vast. Man is similar in this regard. Depending on the size of the dream he harbors, the way in which each individuals life comes to a close varies drastically. Our God, the Master of the limitless world, does not want us to be confined by the limits of man, a small fishbowl, but instead to dream big by faith.

"Open your mouth wide and I will fill it" (Psalm 81:10b).

~ from Rev. Dr. Jaerock Lees column series "The Water of Life" carried in The Korea Economic Daily