Then
The Lord
Ordered
The Fish
To
Spit Jonah Out Onto The Beach.
Scripture
Jonah
1
17 Now
the Lord had
arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was inside the
fish for three days and three nights.
Jonah
2
10 Then
the Lord ordered
the fish to spit Jonah out onto the beach.
Observation
I
know that this is a strange love story for Valentine's Day, but it is
a love story. The Bible is full of love stories. In fact, the Bible
is one big story of God's unfailing love for you and for me.
God
loves us. God pursues us with His unfailing love.
What
will it take for the Lord to get our attention? Will it take a 3 days
sloshing around in the belly of a great fish experience? What is it
going to take for you and me?
Jonah
spent 3 days sloshing around in the digestive fluids of that great
fish before he finally prayed and cried “uncle”.
What
will it take for you to surrender? God loves us. And just like in the
case of Jonah, God has a plan for our lives too!
Why
not take the time to read the entire story about Jonah. It is only 4
chapters long and will only take you a few minutes!
Application
I
am glad that God didn't give up on me. How about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, You were teaching Jonah a lesson about Your unconditional
love for both him and Your love for the people of Nineveh. I know
that You love me, but I also know that You have the same love for all
the people that live around me. You love us just like we are, but I
know that You love me way too much to let me stay the way I am.
Everyday You are making me more and more like Jesus!
I
pray for those reading this blog that may not feel loved. Maybe
because of a messed up relationship, or maybe because of failing
health they just don't feel loved. Give them strength. May they sense
Your love today. Encourage them through Your Word and send people
into their lives to lift them up. You are a mighty God. Nothing is
too hard for You!
Daily
Bible Reading: Leviticus 23,24; Psalms 24; Acts 21 … I added Psalm
14, Psalm 44; Proverbs 14; Jonah 2
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