THROWING THE DICE
Today's reading: Jonah

"Then the crew cast lots to see which of them had offended the gods and caused the terrible storm. When they did this, Jonah lost the toss." Jonah 1:7 NLT

I'm not sure if they threw dice, drew straws or did rock-paper-scissors, but our dear prophet Jonah lost. And why wouldn't he?

He's heard the word of the Lord. He'd been given specific instructions. He understood his mission completely. And then? Then he ran in the opposite direction!

The storm was his fault.

It had nothing to do with what the crewmembers' little gods said, Jonah had offended God--the One and Only!

What about you? In the circumstances around you, would you be found at fault? Chaos in your home? Stagnant and dry services in your church? Rare, if any, evangelistic opportunities?

Are you doing everything, nothing more or less, the Lord asks? Have you gone exactly where He's asked? Are you ministering to the people He's called you to speak to?

Or are you digging in your heels? Trying to run? Refusing? Crossing your arms, stomping your foot and shaking your head?

Who is missing out on the knowledge of our Lord and Savior because you're choosing to 'pull a Jonah fit'?