During the days of Jonah, there was a city similar to Las Vegas, where sin was flaunted for all to see. Thus, when God gave him the assignment to preach to Nineveh, Jonah’s hatred of this place prevented him from following God’s calling. Instead, he fled from the Lord, setting sail for Tarshish in the opposite direction, Jonah 1:3.
In many ways, my current path appears to be similar to the detour Jonah took from God. After 10 successful years of teaching, I figured this stage of my life was over, a bitter memory of countless hours of service. However, it appears the boat that I call occupation has sunk, leaving me stranded without a whale to bring me back to shore.
Second guessing my choices over the past 16 months may be futile, yet maybe this storm I have been experiencing has occurred to bring me back where I didn’t want to go. While I have punched my one way ticket to Tarshish, God has the ability to bring me back in accordance with His will, wherever that may be. As I continue to float off course, keeping my head above water, maybe there is an open door on the horizon to lift me out of these murky waters. As for now, all I can do is pray the prayer of Jonah 2:1-9, expecting a happy ending accompanied by God’s providence.
by Jay Mankus
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