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“But Jonah ran away” [Jonah 1:3(NIV)]
October 25, 2023
“But Jonah ran away”. Not the best thing to do in hindsight, but an instinctive reaction when called to go to Nineveh. Jonah could have thought of a number of places he would rather go to. Nineveh had a reputation and it wasn’t the sort of place to highlight wickedness. He would rather be all at sea.
Jonah is not alone in looking for a way out. Moses and Gideon are another two. But God chooses the weak, fearful and lowly in order to show His mercy and power. Following Christ is not about an easy life but it is about being available for God to use. It may be at your place of work or amongst your family and friends, but don’t run away. The One who calls, will enable. Be available for God today so that others might come to know Christ as Saviour and Lord.
Jonah is not alone in looking for a way out. Moses and Gideon are another two. But God chooses the weak, fearful and lowly in order to show His mercy and power. Following Christ is not about an easy life but it is about being available for God to use. It may be at your place of work or amongst your family and friends, but don’t run away. The One who calls, will enable. Be available for God today so that others might come to know Christ as Saviour and Lord.