Inevitably, any time you willingly hide from God in the midst of your self-induced circumstances, you will find yourself in over your head. There is no hiding from the One who can see deep into the recesses of your heart and mind. The Father will always pursue His wayward child in an effort to get his attention, but He will not force His will upon us. However, He will allow the consequences of your sin to exact its payment in kind. And sometimes, even in the midst of your rebellion, God will still get the attention of those observing from the sidelines.
Jonah: In Over His Head
Inevitably, any time you willingly hide from God in the midst of your self-induced circumstances, you will find yourself in over your head. There is no hiding from the One who can see deep into the recesses of your heart and mind. The Father will always pursue His wayward child in an effort to get his attention, but He will not force His will upon us. However, He will allow the consequences of your sin to exact its payment in kind. And sometimes, even in the midst of your rebellion, God will still get the attention of those observing from the sidelines.
Jonah: The Coming Storm
But the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. Then the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for […]
Jonah – The Reluctant Prophet
Not one time does the Bible ever say “The word of the Lord left”. God’s word is always coming; it’s never leaving. And its coming always demands an obedient response.
The Other Brother
If your perspective of your relationship to God is that of one who must work for His favor, then you are missing out on the blessings of freedom that is only found in the realization of your position as a child of the King.
In college, David enjoyed three years in broadcasting as the host of a weekly contemporary Christian music spotlight show for his campus radio station. He has served on the mission field in numerous capacities in Arizona, South Louisiana, Mexico, and Hong Kong. He is passionate about Biblical literacy and making the scriptures relevant and approachable without compromising Biblical truth. He is a vocal advocate for the victims of human trafficking and organizations seeking to prevent and rescue victims from this scourge.
David and Sara have 4 adult children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 cats. Read More…