Take out the slack in the line

When you wakeboard there are a few things that need to happen. First it is very important that you are wearing a life jacket and are securely in the boards bindings. Then you must have the rope handle and position your self for take off. Lastly the slack must be drawn out of the line.
I feel like there are several very interesting metaphors that can be drawn out from this simple act of pure joy. The first of these is that in order to successfully navigate Christian life it is important first of all to have salvation through a personal relationship with Jesus. You must be strapped into the word in order to get clean translation, if this does not occur you are sure to be in for a painful fall (trust me). Next it is very important that the connection be made between your self and God on a daily basis, with out the rope in your hand it is hard for God to lead. Finally it is imperative that the slack be taken out. No lazing about and putting things off. You may feel as if it is OK for a split second but if you miss this step in preparing for takeoff your shoulders will surely be ripped from their sockets, and then where will you be?
Ephesians 6:11 says "put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devils schemes." I would argue that the process of putting on this armor can be hard work and take some time the above steps are essential to doing so.