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Opposites Attract

  • Now the word of Yahweh came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach against it, for their wickedness has come up before me." But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of Yahweh. Jonah 1:1'3 WEB.

    The word of the Lord came to Jonah to go and preach to Nineveh. Yet, Jonah fled in the opposite direction. God had told him to go to Nineveh, but Jonah went to Joppa, then he took a ship down to Tarshish.

    Nineveh (in modern-day Iraq) was about five hundred miles east of his home in Gath-heper (2 Kings 14:25). While Tarshish (in southern Spain) was twenty-five hundred miles west. So Jonah planned to be three-thousand miles away from where God wanted him to be, and as quickly as he could get there.

    Jonah spent far more time, energy, and money doing the exact opposite of what God wanted him to do. As you might guess, trouble followed after him. The Lord told Jonah to do something, but he refused and did the opposite while fully knowing what God wanted. That's a serious decision.

    I don't understand what causes a man to do that, but I have done similar things myself. We know to do right, just can't seem to do it. As Paul wrote, "For the good which I desire, I don't do; but the evil which I don't desire, that I practice" (Romans 7:19).

    Jonah's life then fell apart and became a living hell. At his lowest point, after being eaten by a fish and sitting alone in the dark. While covered in slime and seaweed, Jonah finally surrendered his life to God and prayed. He reversed his course. Jonah stopped running.

    Things changed quickly in Jonah's life, and when he made it to the beach, the exact same word of the Lord came to him a second time. God's plan hadn't changed because of Jonah's bad behavior. His instructions were still "Go preach to Nineveh."

    There have been times when I thought that God was finished with me. Yet, when I finally turned to Him and prayed, I heard the same word come again. His plan for you is still there, even when you knew what to do and did the opposite. "For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable." (Romans 11:29). The Lord still has a plan and purpose for your life when you stop running and turn back to Him.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for having mercy on my life. Forgive me of the times when I have lived contrary to Your will. Lead me, and I will follow. Teach me, and I will learn. Please work Your perfect will in my life and guide me into all that You have for me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Don't forget to "Spring Forward" if your area does that :)! This morning, we will be hosting our RHM Live Online church service. This is a special time of worship, prayer, fellowship and an inspiring message. All are welcome! Here is the link to join: RHM Live


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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonardedited: March 13, 2022

OH LORD GOD GIVE ME A CLEARER VISION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO.. YOU TOLD ME TO SIT STILL..PLEASE HEAL MY,BODY, MIND. AND SPIRIT, FINANCIALLY TOO. SO I KNOW WITH OUT A DOUBT WHAT YOUR PLAN IS . GUIDE ME THE WAY YOU WANT ME TO GO. PRAISE YOU AND GIVE YOU GLORY. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE IN MY LIFE, EVEN THOUGH I DON'T UNDERSTAND SOME THINGS. I LOVE YOU LORD JESUS.

XO

SHARON

March 13, 2022
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Marcia Curry
Marcia Curry

Amen 

March 13, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardleedited: March 13, 2022

Amen and Amen, Sharon!! Oh Lord, please, heal my sister's body, mind and spirit, please give her assurance to let her know that You are with her every step of the way and please meet all of her needs according to Your goodness and mercy, all according to Your will, in the name of JESUS, we ask and pray, AMEN! (h5)

March 13, 2022
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Sharon Leonard
Sharon Leonard

BLESS YOU, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS...AMEN

March 15, 2022
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

Amen.

March 13, 2022
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen

March 13, 2022
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walkeredited: March 13, 2022

AMEN. Heavenly Father, allow me to follow your plans. For they are the right ones. Thank you.  AMEN

March 13, 2022
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Marcia Curry
Marcia Curry

Amen 

March 13, 2022
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

March 13, 2022
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone Have A Bless Sunday 

March 13, 2022
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Theresa Bright
Theresa Bright

Amen!

March 13, 2022
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

March 13, 2022
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 13, 2022
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Amen and Amen!!! Why do we have to fall so low, to our knees, to finally look up and see the Lord for who he is, to see His plan of redemption, and then, when we look back we wonder why it took so long? But, praise the Lord, I looked up and saw the Lord for who He is, my Savior, my redeemer! What a blessing again to be able to attend today's service again, PTL!!! (h5)

March 13, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Amen! PTL for our RHM worship gather!

March 13, 2022
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen 

March 13, 2022
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes, amen Lord 

March 13, 2022
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Please work Your perfect will in my life, Lord and guide me in Your service. Amen

March 13, 2022
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David Fabillaran
David Fabillaran

Amen and amen Lord!

March 13, 2022
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Amen

March 13, 2022
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

Thanks pastor Dion. I needed to be reminded of this again. 

March 13, 2022
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Sherry McCosh
Sherry McCosh

Thank you once again for this great devotion. I look forward to these every day. I so often feel like Paul when he says, " I dont do the things that I will to do but I do the things that I dont want to do" As human's we often times cant seem to get it right. I am so thankful that God forgives me each time this happens in my life. He always welcomes me back with open arms and he always forgives me because that is his nature. He loves us so so much that He does not want to lose any of His chilldren. We just have to get up, confess our sin and pray for forgiveness and get back on track again. Thank you Lord for always loving us and forgiving us, in the name of Jesus I pray!

March 14, 2022
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

March 14, 2022