The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai:
“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it,
because its wickedness has come up before me.”
Jonah 1:1-2 (NIV)
Dear Lord, I admit it. Sometimes I am afraid to be still before You—not because I’m worried You will remain silent—but I’m afraid you will speak and say words I do not want to hear! There, I’d said it. I am nervous that You might want me to do something bold like speak up when I would rather be silent. I know that things did not go well for Jonah when he disobeyed and fled from You. Please help me with this human frailty. Please build up my trust in You, help me to really listen, and give me the courage I need to follow through with Your will!
Questions for Pondering…
Has God asked me to do something in the past that made me uncomfortable and what was the outcome?
Am I scared to listen to God closely because I do not trust Him fully?
