Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

All of us face storms in our lives and we can either go through them or succumb to them. When Jonah faced his storm he knew the reason why it came. He was mandated by God to do a task but chose to go in the opposite direction. This act of defiance and disobedience almost led to the destruction of all those who were associated with him. Sometimes we are unaware of the impact the decision we take have on those around us. We can make plans and do things for selfish reasons with scant regard for the feelings and safety of those around us. And so it was with Jonah. When he boarded the ship he had no idea that he was putting the lives of all those on board in jeopardy. He was just looking out for himself and looking after his own interest. When we act selfishly, we often put on blinkers and tend to push ahead regardless of what we are hearing to the contrary. With this mindset we can walk into storms without realising it and end up being the catalyst for potential destruction.  How can we mitigate against this seemingly selfish trait? Like Jonah I believe we need to be open and honest. Who is the real you? What are you mandated to do? And how are you going about doing what you have been called to do?

These are hard questions but require honest reflective answers. So today if you want to avoid the storms of life, find out from God what he is asking you to do and do it. He will provide the right people and resources to help you to fulfil your destined call.  Read Isaiah 65