Can God's Calling Become Distorted?

I’ve always been impressed with Jonah, the Old Testament prophet who refused to go to Nineveh to preach God’s message of salvation. Jonah refused God’s call because he felt ambivalent about what would happen to him if he failed or was successful.

By reading the book, it appeared that Jonah never accepted that God’s love, mercy, and forgiveness were unrestricted and open to all who believed and repented. Cautious optimism for God loving the people of Nineveh was challenging for Jonah.

Sometimes a reality check is necessary to determine if cautious optimism distorts your thoughts and feelings which then prevents you from being accountable for what you could be or do for God. As you think about the Lord Jesus Christ being Savior for all people, rid yourself of any distortions of clarity.

Then you will be joyful in your heart and soul by being able to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord God.

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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 

~James 1:4 New International Version 

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What Is God Calling You to Change?

Since the earliest days of recorded history, there has been evidence of man seeking new beginnings. The Bible continuously chronicles God’s calling his people to follow him on new adventures. What could be his reason for this? Whenever we become too dependent on the status quo, we tend to stagnate.

God told Noah to build the ark, for mankind had regressed into a low, decrepit moral state of being. God called Abraham to leave his people and move to a new place. Listen to God’s promise in Genesis 12. “I will make of you a great nation and I will bless you and you will be a blessing to others.”

Could God be calling you to make changes? Change is not easy, so consider this one step. Clearly define what has to be done to reach your objective. Then focus on each aspect of the change. Remember, Noah built the ark one board at a time.

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The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. 

~Psalm 9:9-10 New International Version

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