Recorded on September 14, 2008. Sometimes we choose to run away from God’s calling. We go to extraordinary lengths to escape God’s plan for us. This often results in disaster for ourselves and those around us. When we choose to return to obeying God in our lives, we witness a mighty work by the hand of God through us.
Richard looks at the book of Jonah today. He shows how costly running away from God is. He shows when Jonah finally does yield to God, Jonah saw many people escape certain death.
At times we struggle with God’s will. He sends us into enemy territory to show our enemies that God loves them. We know God loves us, but does He have to love our enemies too? Like Jonah, most Christians know in their heart that God prefers granting mercy to those who want us dead. God asks us view our enemies from His perspective.
Hear what Richard has to say about Jonah by visiting the “From Richard’s Heart” page.
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