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Let’s meet Ronnie. Ronnie fishes for tuna. Now…who doesn’t enjoy tuna? Tuna casserole, salad, and steak. Mmmm!
Tuna live about 15 years. Grow to be 6½ feet. Weigh around 550 pounds. Wow! That’s a big fish. And…some crazy guy once paid $173,600 for a tuna. What? Has he not heard of StarKist? He should have checked Kmart or Walmart first. Perhaps tuna was on a blue light special.
Now…back to Ronnie. While fishing for tuna just a few weeks ago, a squall hit and his boat capsized. He was stranded at sea. As time dragged and lagged, Ronnie was consumed by despair. Adding to the mix…crustaceans nibbled at his softened flesh and blood started to spread. Ronnie was convinced sharks would soon visit.
But…instead of sharks…dolphins came to the rescue. These dolphins nudged Ronnie mile after mile to shore. These dolphins saved Ronnie’s life.
How ironic! Thousands of dolphins die each year from the nets of tuna fisherman. And…Ronnie, the tuna fisherman, was saved by what? Dolphins. Sounds like someone I know. You and me.
We often flee from God. Wrestle with sin. Ignore the callings, promptings, and warnings. We’re comfortable. Comfortable with life and the day to day. There’s an awesome story from the Bible about a man named Jonah. Jonah fled and ignored God’s calling to go to Nineveh (Jonah 1:3). Despite a second chance and seeing Nineveh turn to God, Jonah complained about being comfortable (Jonah 4:8-9). As Jonah complained and ignored…Nineveh was redeemed.
Much like Ronnie…we’re saved by what we often hurt. We’re saved by the grace of God. It’s time to drop the nets…lower our guard and allow the grace of God to save. God has amazing plans for you and me throughout 2009. Let’s not be Jonah and miss the redemption of Nineveh before our eyes…all in the name of comfort. Until next time. Jed.
Tuna live about 15 years. Grow to be 6½ feet. Weigh around 550 pounds. Wow! That’s a big fish. And…some crazy guy once paid $173,600 for a tuna. What? Has he not heard of StarKist? He should have checked Kmart or Walmart first. Perhaps tuna was on a blue light special.
Now…back to Ronnie. While fishing for tuna just a few weeks ago, a squall hit and his boat capsized. He was stranded at sea. As time dragged and lagged, Ronnie was consumed by despair. Adding to the mix…crustaceans nibbled at his softened flesh and blood started to spread. Ronnie was convinced sharks would soon visit.
But…instead of sharks…dolphins came to the rescue. These dolphins nudged Ronnie mile after mile to shore. These dolphins saved Ronnie’s life.
How ironic! Thousands of dolphins die each year from the nets of tuna fisherman. And…Ronnie, the tuna fisherman, was saved by what? Dolphins. Sounds like someone I know. You and me.
We often flee from God. Wrestle with sin. Ignore the callings, promptings, and warnings. We’re comfortable. Comfortable with life and the day to day. There’s an awesome story from the Bible about a man named Jonah. Jonah fled and ignored God’s calling to go to Nineveh (Jonah 1:3). Despite a second chance and seeing Nineveh turn to God, Jonah complained about being comfortable (Jonah 4:8-9). As Jonah complained and ignored…Nineveh was redeemed.
Much like Ronnie…we’re saved by what we often hurt. We’re saved by the grace of God. It’s time to drop the nets…lower our guard and allow the grace of God to save. God has amazing plans for you and me throughout 2009. Let’s not be Jonah and miss the redemption of Nineveh before our eyes…all in the name of comfort. Until next time. Jed.
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Ah. I remember good old Charlie the Tuna. He's the man. Good post!
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