Today, one more tricky and uncomfortable subject. What happens when we put ourselves into situation of our own will. Believing God is leading us but really, He isn't? Well the word rebellion comes to mind.
- an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler;
- the action or process of resisting authority, control, or convention
History has shown that rebellion can be something of value and can bring freedom from tyranie, abuse of certain people groups and so on.
But in this context, I am speaking of rebellion against God. Before looking at what kind of consequences this can bring to one's life, lets see which character in the Bible stands out as rebel. We can make decisions to create, allow or neglect something in our life which has its foundation in negative emotions. And not based on God's wisdom and plan.
...The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.
There were so many negative consequences to this decision for Jonah and the people he came in contact with. Threat of ship wreck, needless suffering of the people of Nineveh prolonged etc. Not to mention the absence of peace. At the end Jonah repented, returned to complete God's will and understood.
Next and the most important example of rebellion against God: Adam and Eve in the Garden, loosing everything. Gaining the understanding of pain and loss. Having opened the door to evil for all of us.
Why then does God allow us to make wrong choices? Because He is a gracious, loving God and He has our long term well being in mind. He allows us to eventually make the right decision to turn away from our rebellious nature and to turn to Him, if we choose so. Turning to His Wisdom and Will brings us great blessings and peace. He longs for us to spend eternity with Him and not to be separated from Him in hell for eternity!
In my own life, I can look back now and see the rebellious moments in my life. Thank God for His faithfulness to help me to turn away from my own understanding and my rebellious nature. The reasons for rebellion are vast and most always found in pain and pressure, put upon us. So why not turn to this loving God who can heal us and mend the pieces of our hearts and souls, broken apart by life. Jesus' body was broken and beaten for our healing and peace.
My prayer today: Father, help us to think....before making any decision. Help us to submit our thoughts, life to You. Only to gain peace and all blessings from heaven.
Farewell and good bye until next time.
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