Water (3)
So they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. Jonah 1:15, ESV
In the scripture above Jonah was running away from an assignment God had for him. He was on a boat going in the opposite direction of where God had told him to go. The water of the sea started to rage. It blew so hard that everyone on the boat was afraid. When they realized Jonah was responsible for the problem, he told them to throw him overboard and the sea would calm down. At first they were afraid to do so, but once they did, the sea calmed.
Water can be a strong force depending on the body of water you are in. The water in the ocean is stronger than water in a pool, or a sea, a river or even a lake. But as long as we have the right equipment to operate in the different bodies of water, we can enjoy the experience.
God’s Word is like water – every person needs it. And as long as we obey the Word, we can thrive. Jonah decided to go against God and God used the water to bring Jonah to his knees. But our God is so gracious to us, even when we are drowning because of our own disobedience He sends us help. In Jonah’s case God sent a big fish to swallow him up so he would not drown. Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days before he repented and God delivered him on dry land.
There have been times God has told me to do something that I ran from because I was either afraid or procrastinating. It did not take long for the word of God to convict my heart into repentance. I remember one time when I was much younger, I could hear God talking to me and I did not want to do what He said, so I put my hands over my ears and made loud sound with my mouth to block out His words! Yes, I was a Jonah too. But as we know, “…scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness…(2 Timothy 3:16-17). When we are not following the rules in the different bodies of water, we can lose our life. It is the same with the Word of God. When we are not following the instructions of the Word, we will not only drown but we will lose our life for all eternity.
Father, we repent from our disobedience and we turn to you. Please forgive me for not obeying you at all times. I ask for your help to be an obedient servant who always follows and obeys your Word. In Jesus’s name. Amen.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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