Jonah 1: The
word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach
against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”
3 But
Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He
went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the
fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.
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“Hypocrites!” was my exclamation. This was my escape clause
for not going to church anymore. I had seen one too many sins by so called “church
people” that I decided not to go back. Everything seemed to go fine at first,
then one wind came and another and yet another. Soon the winds of life were
blowing so hard I actually had to cry out, “LORD please help me!”
- There have been times that I have run from GOD.
- There have been times that I have stopped worshipping HIM.
- There have been times that I have sought my own way only to find troubles that I could not get myself out of.
During my “running period” I noticed I was allowed to do
anything I wanted. I chose things that were not pleasing to GOD and at first HE
did nothing. I tried a little more and a little more and a little more. Soon I
was headed down the path of questioning HIS existence. “If YOU do exist, then
heal my eyes” was my childish rant.
- GOD allows me to sin, but prefers that I speak about HIS SON.
- GOD understands when I question HIM, but prefers I seek HIM with childlike faith.
- GOD knows the times when I run from HIM, but loves the times I chose HIS wonderful path.
In spite of my sprint away from HIM, GOD welcomed me back
with open arms. HE restored me to a place where I could speak freely about
JESUS and HE never looked back. I am glad GOD restores me!
- Are you running from GOD?
- Do you think you can get far away from HIM?
- Will you stop trying to do things on your own and allow HIM to transform you?
- Can you follow GOD’s plan for you today?
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