There in the
belly of the great fish Jonah expressed his gratitude to God. God rescued him
from drowning. There Jonah was running away from God, from the responsibility
God had given him to go to Ninevah—and God got his attention with a great storm.
He was feeling pretty guilty. Have you ever felt that way? Guilty over not
doing something that you clearly thought God wanted or expected you to do. God
gets our attention in different ways. Sometimes through other people holding us
accountable—sometimes with a storm—but not often getting swallowed by a big
fish. Try to see ways that God is working in your life today. Be obedient to
His call and grateful for the ways He uses you to serve Him.
Training Tip – Be an example for your children today. Thank them
for the ways they help you and share with them the ways that God helps you and
your family. Pray and praise God together for His faithfulness—and salvation.
Lord God, I praise You for giving me a grateful
heart—that I can serve You even in little ways. Thank you once again for
sacrificing Your Son Jesus on the cross—and raising Him from the grave—that all
of here who choose to follow You have salvation that starts now—not just when
we get to heaven.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
© 2013 by Mickey
M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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