As I was starting the book of Jonah, the Lord has illuminated the first few verses over and over again for a week now. God spoke to Jonah and told him to go to Ninevah. What stopped Jonah from obeying the Lord. Jonah heard God, yet, he chose to rise and go in the opposite direction.

Why? Why would Jonah do the complete opposite of what the Lord asked of him? Was it out right rebellion? Could it be that he didn’t feel like it going to Ninevah? Perhaps he had so many mixed feelings about the Ninevites that his emotions influenced his reaction? Did he possibly feel as though the Ninevites didn’t deserve a second chance?

We may never know the true answer as to why he disobeyed. But this thought has really made me think back on what the Lord has personally spoken to me, and what my response to it has been. Has he asked something of me that I am unwilling to do? If so, why?

Am I Obeying the Lord regardless if I feel like it?

Recently there has been several things the Lord has brought in front of me that part of me is excited for. While the other part of me, is screaming with anxiety on the inside. Will my emotions dictate my response? Will I obey God even when it is hard to do?

What about you? Is the Lord asking something for you that is pulling you out of your comfort zone? What is your response to the Lord? Are you obeying your emotions over the voice of the Lord?

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