When life gets precariously tough, we either run to or from God. For instance, consider running in the life of Jonah. He started his very costly “escape God Road trip” after disagreeing with God’s call for his life.

But, as Jonah found out the hard way, you can never run from God’s will for your life. Those who have tried can, like Jonah, tell you in detail what will happen.

First, you will try sleeping (Jonah 1:4–6). It is shocking that God’s “great prophet”, His “chosen vessel” to save the world, chose to escape from reality and obligations by sleeping. So many of us do the same. Our world is currently scared. Death is a real possibility, and therefore many are curious about salvation. What are you doing about it? Has your lifestyle closed your lips? Can you tell them “He that believes and is baptized shall be saved” (Mk.16:16; cf. Jn.3:3-5; Acts 2:38; Rom.1:16; 1 Cor.15:1-4; Rom.6:3-4)?

Second, confusion will ensue (Jonah 1:7–10). The sailors found out that Jonah was a Lukewarm Child of God. As such he was alone – and enemy of both God and the Heathens. Our world needs all dangling Christians to get off the “fence”.

And finally, you will hit rock bottom (Jonah 1:11–16). At this low point in his life, Jonah confesses the truth and is thrown overboard.

Friend, God has always wanted us to let go of our stubborn will and come home because it is supper time in His Kingdom. https://youtu.be/5B1nm1Co9wA