Good morning and praise the Lord for mercy and grace. What will you do to further the gospel today? The message today is for all of us that have made mistakes in our spiritual lives.
Today’s Prayer
Father, Life has so many lessons. On behalf of my brothers and sisters in Christ, I pray that our eyes will be open and that we will learn valuable lessons and gain special insight and wisdom from the trials and events that occur in our lives. Please help us understand what You want us to see and learn through these experiences. We pray for wisdom in applying what we learn to life and to helping others on their journey. Thank You for all Your many blessings. Thank You for carrying us through the valleys and leading us up to the mountain tops. We love You! In JESUS’ name we offer praise and thanks, Amen.
Let’s eat.
Second Chances
“I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.” – Jonah 4:2
Have you ever gone through a time of disobedience with God? Jonah was a prophet of God who decided he didn’t want to prophesy for the Lord. God wanted him to deliver a message to Nineveh to warn them against impending destruction if they didn’t turn from their ways. Jonah had developed a hardened heart toward the people of Nineveh. He didn’t really care if they repented or not; so rather than travel to Nineveh and deliver the message, he hopped a boat in the opposite direction. You probably know the rest of the story. He was swallowed by a fish and spent a few days thinking about his decision.
There is a place where we all will obey. What circumstances must take place for us to become obedient? For some of us, it requires a good shakeup. For Jonah, it required a big shakeup because he was God’s man to save 120,000 people. He was chosen by God to be used by God, and God didn’t give up on him.
God understands our disobedient heart. He sees what we really are; yet He gives second chances. God gave Jonah a second chance. He gave the people of Nineveh a second chance. It is a lesson of love from a heavenly Father who specializes in second chances. Have you blown it? Have you disappointed someone close to you? God is the God of second chances. All we have to do is acknowledge our defiance. He will restore. He will give grace. Ask Him.
Quote of the Day
Our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry and crowds. If he can keep us engaged in “muchness” and “manyness,” he will rest satisfied.
Richard J. Foster
WITH HOPE AND FAITH
REV. ELDER G E STERRETT
FOUNDER
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