Rainy Tuesday greetings~
Yesterday's DEVO caused many things to come into focus for some of us.
Whereas previously one of you did not know how to pray for a husband who is making poor choices, now you are boldly asking God to send the wind until there is a course correction. AMEN!
Another one of us finally let go of fear and asked God to shake things up for your teenager whose choices have had you worried lately. You have been so concerned about the consequences your child might face that you lacked trust and courage to ask God to send the wind.
So I dedicate this DEVO to you.
Jonah 1:17 Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.
By verse 17 in Jonah chapter one, Jonah has tried to run away from God by taking a ship in the opposite direction of where he was supposed to go, has realized that God sent the storm to get his attention, and has been thrown off that very same ship because it was the only thing that would bring the calm. And while the others on the ship are now safe, Jonah has been swallowed by a huge fish.
Pretty frightening circumstances. We all grew up hearing this story about Jonah and the whale. But the Bible does not say whale--it says huge fish. It could have been a whale, but I once heard a preacher say it could have been a great white shark because they are big enough to swallow humans whole. The horror!
Either way, I can not imagine the fear. However, look at the verse again: The Lord provided the huge fish.
Being in that desperate condition was part of God's plan. What Jonah thought would kill him and digest him, was supernatural provision to bring about a change of heart.
Jonah 2:1-2 "From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. He said: 'In my distress I called to the Lord, and He answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and You listened to my cry.'"
Two points today. (1) Trust the Lord with your family. He knows what type of "fish" to send. He knows what circumstance it will take for your loved one to turn to Him. And (2) It may appear that, like Jonah, someone you love is in the realm of the dead, but when they finally call on God, Jonah 2:10 "The Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land," God will turn that situation around and bring a fresh start.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, We want You in control of the "huge fish" that will bring a change of heart in the life of someone we love. We pray and ask You to take charge. As difficult as it might be, we know that when You provide the circumstance it ends up well. And we know that by praying, we are inviting Your will and Your purpose to prevail. In Jesus' name, AMEN~
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