Our 'tudes

I was reading through Jonah today. Most of us know the story. God talks to him and tells him to preach at Nineveh, but instead runs away and gets ate by a giant fish. After being saved through prayer, of which he didn't really deserve, he went and preached. The entire town repented and Jonah was angered because God didn't continue and punish the people.

This goes to show a little bit about His character. People are judgemental and easily want to see someone get punished while we ourselves have done the same thing. It was because God is good that Jonah was able to survive being eaten by a giant fish. He didn't complain about that fact at all, and yet when God does the same for another group of people... he has different feelings.

Our attitudes get into the mix all the time. Many of us have these preconceived ideologies that once we are reborn again that we are better than others. Which in fact is the wrong way to go about it. We are all STILL in need of His forgiveness and should come to him daily. Being a Follower of Christ is more than just a get out of Hell free card, it is in all its meaning a relationship. If we truly believe He will do something when we ask... that's all we need. He provides in ways that people can't begin to imagine.

Honestly how are we going to be judgemental and spread the Gospel at the same time. That is the complete opposite of what Christ taught. We are to be servants to others so that they may come to know him and also experience these same blessings and fulfillment in their lives. What better gift can you give to someone than a life that last eternally and is for the most part perfect.

Just some food for thought tonight.

God bless

Ricky