A devotional reflection based upon a passage of Scripture from my Bible reading today using the “Necessary Food” Bible reading plan I developed: 2 Kings 23:31-24:20; Proverbs 22:24-29; Jonah 2:1-10; John 20:11-18; Hebrews 11:8-12
Sometimes we get ourselves into a terrifying situation because of our own rebellion and self-will! We said “No!” to the will of God, paid the fare, and seek to go our own way (see Jonah 1:1-3)! Consequently, we find ourselves in a terrible, frightening state of affairs!
In Jonah’s case it was “the belly of a great fish” appointed by God!
But the good news is that the same God who “sent the fish” is a merciful God and hears sincere, heartfelt, fervent prayers from places like that!
Here it is from my Bible reading today during my time of “coffee with the Lord”…
“Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish: “I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and He answered me! Out of the belly of Sheol [i.e. certain death – even “the grave”] I cried, and You [Oh God] heard my voice! … You brought up my life from the pit, O Lord my God! When my life was fainting away, I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came to You – into your holy temple! With the voice of thanksgiving I will sacrifice to You; what I have vowed I will pay! [Hey, I’ll proclaim it!] SALVATION BELONG TO THE LORD!” (From Jonah 2)
My advice? If you’ve been running away from God… If you’ve been resisting His will… and found yourself in a terrible, terrifying place (the consequences of your self-will) – cry out to the Lord sincerely – seek forgiveness and repent! He’ll mercifully grant it, restore you, and give you another opportunity to obey Him and do His will! He did for Jonah!!
Coffee With The Lord 