"But the LORD sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up."
Jonah 1:4
Two men – two storms. Paul and Jonah. The Apostle Paul suffered a great storm and the ship he was on was broken up (Acts 27). In that story, Paul was going to Rome in obedience to God's will. In the midst of the storm, he was able to minister to the crew of the ship. In contrast, Jonah was running away from God's will to go to Tarshish, and when the storm came, he had nothing to offer his ship-mates. I find it difficult to encourage other people when my storm is the result of my own stubborn disobedience. The truth is, either way, God is there in the midst of the storm. The Psalmist knew this truth:
"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend into heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in hell, behold You are there." (Psalm 138:7-8)
Today's Thought: Whether the storm is a result of obedience or disobedience, God is there.
Have a "God-present" day. Love you.
Jonah 1:4
Two men – two storms. Paul and Jonah. The Apostle Paul suffered a great storm and the ship he was on was broken up (Acts 27). In that story, Paul was going to Rome in obedience to God's will. In the midst of the storm, he was able to minister to the crew of the ship. In contrast, Jonah was running away from God's will to go to Tarshish, and when the storm came, he had nothing to offer his ship-mates. I find it difficult to encourage other people when my storm is the result of my own stubborn disobedience. The truth is, either way, God is there in the midst of the storm. The Psalmist knew this truth:
"Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend into heaven, You are there;
If I make my bed in hell, behold You are there." (Psalm 138:7-8)
Today's Thought: Whether the storm is a result of obedience or disobedience, God is there.
Have a "God-present" day. Love you.
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