“But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.” Jonah 1:3
The Holy Spirit told me today that a recalcitrant spirit blocks the fullness of Jesus and will lead to the punishment of God.
The recalcitrant spirit is defined as having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Jonah was given specific instructions from God to go to Nineveh and Jonah fled from His presence.
The King of Nineveh and the people were rebellious against God and led an amoral life.
Jonah did not want anything to do with the darkness of Ninevah. He wanted God to destroy Nineveh.
God made Jonah’s life miserable until he repented and agreed to go to Nineveh.
As Christians we tend to establish boundaries with God. We want the blessings of God but not the death of the Cross.
We refuse to do things that will disrupt our lives or cause any pain or suffering.
It is impossible to live in the reality of the Living Christ unless we are obedient to His commands.
The authority of Jesus brings protection and peace to a believer.
We have to let go and submit to the good, acceptable and perfect will of Jesus!
Hal Hollister Ministry 