Cross Reference - Psalm 139:9

“If I take the wings of dawn, if I dwell to the remotest part of the sea,”

“But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, found a ship which was going to Tarshis, paid the fare, and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. – And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Johan was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights.” Jonah 1:3, 17

Sometimes you run to God and just jump in His lap and enjoy the intimacy. Sometimes, however you may run from God. When you do you may call it a wilderness or desert experience, a time of education, even backsliding – most times this happens because you believe you know better that your loving Father – who sometimes doesn’t seem to be paying attention! However, He lived and died to know how you feel and He walks beside you no matter how far away you may run. As the little story “Footprints” illustrates, sometimes as you are running and afraid He picks you up and carries you.

“For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathise with out weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene