Day 308..."Jonah travels to Nineveh...Paul gives a final word to Corinth"
Jonah's story needs one more word..."bitter." When he obeyed God to go to Nineveh, he became bitter when the Lord showed mercy and did not destroy the city. Is this not the spirit of the "elder brother" in the prodigal son story? Jonah wanted a spiritual payoff. Instead...he was challenged to love more deeply in the whole story. Jonah's life teaches us following God is not always about what we want but ultimately God's will, plan, truth, mercy, and outcome. Oh my... I feel a bit like Jonah today!
Jeremiah, again, speaks of the judgment of Egypt. There is no escape for those who worship other gods. Jeremiah offers hope for in saying..."Do not fear, O Jacob My servant," says the Lord, "For I am with you."
Paul offers a final word to Corinth. The truth is stronger than failure he says. He also challenges to "test yourself" to see that you are in Christ. A great message for us today. Are we serving Christ or our own motives? This seems to parallel Jonah's journey.
posted by Philip McVay @ 11:29 AM
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2 Comments:
Philip, just wanted you to know I am reading your comments every day, and they are very much appreciated. I am surprised that you are getting no comments, (Who am I to say? I haven't commented either!)but don't take that as an indication your thoughs are not being read. As you say - Shalom
Jack
It is interesting that Nineveh repents at Jonah's preaching... regardless of Jonah's attitude. The repentance brings a stay of God's judgement that last 100 yrs... then Nineveh is distroyed. God's word brings with it a response... either good or bad, accepted or rejected. Help me to accept God's Word in my generation.
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