Lazaroo – Tuesday, April 28, 2009
12 comments, Apr 28, 2009“But Jonah ran away from the LORD.”
(Jonah 1:3)
When I read those words I shake my head and wonder, “What was he thinking?”
Until I remember.
I know exactly what Jonah was thinking. I’ve run away from You more times than I can count.
Why, LORD? How could I have been so foolish?
There’s no getting away from You! Wherever I run, there You are.
O God. Maybe I’d better ask:
Is there any command of Yours I’m running away from now?
I don’t want to repeat Jonah’s mistake and force You to shipwreck my life to get my attention.
Show me where You want me to go, Jesus.
Tell me what You want me to say.
Make it clear to me what You want me to do.
And with Your amazing, miraculous, merciful help…I will obey.
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Matthew 7:26-27; Psalms 139:7-12, 23-24; Psalms 19:8; Job 6:24; Luke 7:40; Matthew 21:28-31; Psalms 40:11; Psalms 119:17, 145
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Steve Says:
You’ve just sparked an interesting thought, Ken: Why is my driving behavior worse with my wife in the front seat – or my children in the back – than when I’m in the car by myself?
Hmmm. Could it be that when I’m with my family, I’m more focused on them and less on God? Wow. All I know is when I’m alone with God in the car and praying or listening to Scripture on CD – I’m at my calm, considerate best as a driver.
Although there’s always the possibility that if I’m too deep in prayer, I might accidentally run over someone. At least it would be unintentional! 🙂
Apr 28, 2009, 1:50 pm