Exodus 39:1-43; Psalms 92:1-93:5; Acts 23:12-35
Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. Jonah 1:3
Disobedience has identifiable symptoms. We must be watchful for them. Disobedience takes paths contrary to God’s known will (1:3); is desensitized to present danger (1:5); is easily discouraged (1:3); denies our part in negative circumstances (1:6); and in the end leads to disgrace (1:10). In contrast obedience gives boldness before our enemies (3:4); it leads to belief and blessing for those who have not yet heard the message (3:5, 10); and also reveals God’s grace, as He draws us back into the wonders of our relationship with Him (4:3-11). —David J. Reed
Simply trusting every day, trusting through a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small, trusting Jesus, that is all. —Edgar P. Stites