I was watching (and listening) to the inspiration of the musical Jonah, Sight and Sound. And the people who throw Jonah overboard and see the waves calmed, say “I’d be a fool not to worship a God this powerful.” Amen to that!
Can you imagine the absolute contrast between a near shipwreck and boom! an instant cleared situation and calm water? What if we would experience that kind of power then forget to rely on God again. It happens. It happened to David when He was saved from the lion or Goliath, then he wavered at times. it happens to us.
And yet, how awesome is God to forgive and keep showing us miracles of His POWER, and mercies of His choosing.
Imagine the power of God taking care of us so big. If we experience God’s little things, Imagine how elaborate big things are too. If we trust God’s got us in an afterlife, then can we trust His council for everyday things? I hope so.
Jonah overboard journey was a big step for His faith physically, being prepared to die and sacrificing his own life for the sake of others, yet knowing full well his disobedience brought God to severe extreme all while still being in control. Jumping overboard to jump on board with God’s Plan. It’s miniature to Jesus sacrificing His Life, Jesus knew what He was accomplishing yet He was of human nature to cry, question, suffer. Gratefully Jesus was Divine nature to put the plan together with God. You have to recognize that level of trust.
What about the people of Nineveh? They were staring death in the face and realized it – that in itself is amazing that they didn’t disregard Jonah’s prophesy. They had to jump on board with God – by jumping away from their disobedience and disregard. God said “all aboard” – and thankfully they took Him up on His offer.
Well, let’s all try some more trust for God’s I’m control. Let’s try to walk by faith and not by sight, and still keep our eyes on moving at God speed… if God is on board with a plan, why shouldn’t I be…
Life should be knowing that God knows every hair on our heads, then handing Him the comb.
A poem:
God parted the Red Sea,
He will help me!
God caught a jumping Jonah with a whale,
I imagine He can catch me with the wind’s gale,
Especially since I will put up my God windsail.
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Jonah went the wrong way,
Let us instead ask God to steer our day.
Move me Lord, move my fear to Hooray!
At least I try to watch my steps as You plan my day.
Amen
Debbie Upper 