you're irrevocable calling

“Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it; for their wickedness has come up before Me.’ But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.”
~ Jonah 1:1-3

God made a very big request of Jonah. He wanted Jonah to head to Ninevah and minister to the people there. But the Ninevites were wicked and the archenemies of the Israelites. Asking that of Jonah was akin to sending him to certain death! So Jonah absolutely refused to heed God’s request, deciding instead to embark on his own journey to Tarshish, in the completely opposite direction.

But it’s not so easy to run away from God’s calling for your life and for the gifts He has given to you! In Jonah’s case, God hurled a storm at the ship to slow it down. And do you know what happened? Amidst all the fear on the boat, Jonah led every sailor to trust in God. Jonah shared his faith with them and all the sailors were converted! He was gifted as an evangelist, and his gift functioned to bless those around him even when he was running away from God!

Here’s the lesson: You and I are called by God and gifted with abilities and talents that are irrevocable. When those gifts are at work, we can change the world around us for Christ. So don’t fear God’s calling; trust Him wholeheartedly instead. Living in His calling is the greatest blessing for your life!

Prayer for the day:

Ask God to help you obey His call on your life, even when you are scared or don’t fully comprehend His plans.