Jonah was given a clear directive from God. He was to travel to Nineveh and confront the people living there of their wickedness. They were guilty of pride, greed, brutality and adultery. God was not pleased with them.
Jonah did not agree with God’s calling for him. He wanted “out”. Instead of fulfilling God’s Will, he chose to attempt to hide. He wanted to get as far away from God as he could. No way did he want to confront the inhabitants of Nineveh. So he stowed away on a ship to Tarshish; thinking it would solve his predicament. Instead, it only made things worse. The ship succumbed to a mighty storm at sea and Jonah found himself, not only overboard, but swallowed alive by a large fish.
Jonah’s story contains a strong warning to all godly people. We can easily miss the blessing of God’s grace when extended beyond our comfort zone. In our human-ness, we only have enough vision to see our circumstances where we are at. God, on the other hand, sees the whole picture. He has planned our lives, and He will fulfill all His plans if we trust Him.The scene of my greatest disappointment can be the setting for my greatest miracle.
Blessings,
Dalinda
Dalinda
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