Tonight as I sit here and ponder what Jonah must have thought when he reflected on what had happened in his life. Living a life that so readily heard the will of God but also chose not to follow it. Being swallowed up by a whale and eventually crying out to God . Reflecting on finally obeying the of God. To seeing the miracle of Ninnevah repenting and turning to the Lord, for him only to become angry.
This summer began for me with audacious hopes and dreams which also lined up with a calling. Like Jonah I wanted things done my own way, I wanted to take my path. Eventually I got swallowed up by my own selfishness and distractions. I think God often allows us, his children, to be swallowed up by our own desires. Only to eventually get spit out because we start to recognise the joy that it steals, the intimacy that is lost, the light that is wasted. When we do things our own way not only does it hurt us but it also robs others of the opportunities God desires for them. We walk away from what we were created for. We will all get swallowed up at some point in attempt to block, numb, dull and blind us of our calling. The true test is when we get spit out which road do we turn.
Today is a day that I choose to surrender all again. To surrender; my guilt and shame, my hopes and dreams, and my pride and my ego. I choose to take a step towards his plan and his vision. To turn around and go back to where he has called me one step at a time. To hear his voice and respond. To trust and obey.
http://bible.com/59/rom.1.17.ESV For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Today I choose to live.
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