His steps

I know that you are getting tired of Jonah, but he's on the docket for the next couple of weeks...so hang on cause here we go!

By now you know the story...the word came to Jonah and Jonah ran.  He ran as far and as fast as he could.  But as we know He has long arms and He caught up with Jonah.  Jonah jumped, almost drowned and then the whale saved him.  But that's not the whole story...

What happens when Jonah gets spit out onto dry land?  Well we know that while he is in the whale, he repents. So what happens when He gives Jonah the same command?  I think I would agree with most people and say Jonah probably didn't jump and run to Nineveh, because he was still nervous.  Plus he was probably a bit shaken by the 3 day trip in the belly of a whale.  But nevertheless Jonah did take that first step.  It was difficult I bet, but he did it.  One foot in front of the other, conquering his fears one step at a time.

His calling is never an easy calling.  He rarely asks us to stay in our comfort zone because that's when He develops us and shapes us.  Faith is taking that first step and knowing that He will guide all the others.

Faith is hard in times of troubles.  When you are at the base of the mountain, it's hard to imagine getting to the top.  But we must put one foot in front of the other, knowing that our steps are blessed because we are doing what He called us to do. 

So the question is...What is your first step?  Doesn't have to be giant step, just a baby step will do.  Put one foot in front of the other.  Small steps lead to bigger steps.  Cautious steps lead to more courageous ones.  Your mountain might seem huge to you but to Him it is just a bump in the road.  Follow His leading and listen to that voice that is calling you to do what seems impossible.  He has given you the strength and courage to do it, just take that first step.