"One day long ago, God ’s Word came to Jonah, Amittai’s son: “Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They’re in a bad way and I can’t ignore it any longer.” But Jonah got up and went the other direction to Tarshish, running away from God . He went down to the port of Joppa and found a ship headed for Tarshish. He paid the fare and went on board, joining those going to Tarshish—as far away from God as he could get." (Jonah 1:1-3 The Message)
God wanted to use Jonah in a great way. God wanted Jonah to preach to a people who have become corrupt. God also wants to use YOU and I in a great way to preach, reach and teach to those around us who are living their lives contrary to how God would have them to live it...again, our communities have become corrupt.
It's interesting how this works. Whenever you want to backslide, turn away, or sail in the opposite direction, guess who is in the port or at the docks, with a ship all ready to go? Satan. He's already got the ship in port, the engines revved up and the sails setup! Right now, Satan has a ship waiting for you if you want to jump on-board. But the problem is, like Jonah, you'll pay for it!
No longer give Satan the opportunity to pull into your Port to lead you away from God's calling on your life. Reject jumping on-board any mode of travel that will have you in opposition to your destiny with Christ Jesus. The Devil would make it easy for you to not follow your calling because he knows that if he can pull you away, take you from it or have you to set sail in an opposite direction, that he will continue to further corrupt our loved ones, neighbors and communities.
I declare that the itinerary of the enemy has been cancelled...I will be one who will not board any vessel that leads me away from what God requires of me!
I'll see you in the church as you won't find me on the docks! Hallelujah and Amen!
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