#7 Do you fear God enough to know that there is no calamity apart from God?"
The question was taken from Jonah 2:3 which says "For You had cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the flood surrounded me; all Your waves and your billows passed over me." Meaning God caused the storm in the boat while Jonah was trying to flee His presence and God lead the sailors to obey Jonah's direction to throw him overboard so they might be saved and it was God who allowed Jonah to be engulfed by the sea so that Jonah would repent, fear Him and obey His command.
This part of the following illustration that followed...Stonewall Jackson is answering one of his captains who had been watching him in battle for a long time and wondered how Jackson always remained so calm. Jackson's response..."Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. Captain, that is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave."
Has the fear of God gripped me to this extent?
1 comment:
Courtney,
THis challenged me so very much...and it could not be more timely to read. Thank you for sharing it. Mind if I pass it on to Cord?? Have fun with JuJu! Give her our love. I would suggest a play date, but I have pneumonia and everyone else is fighting something off as well. Come quickly Lord Jesus!
and spring.
Love to you all!
Heather
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