The Fire Withinنمونہ

ONE MORE CHANCE READ God called Jonah and he ran away. He was swallowed by a fish where he cried out to God. God heard him and brought him back to land. But God went even beyond that. He called Jonah again with the same offer that he made before—giving Jonah an important and significant assignment. He was to preach in one of the largest and most strategic cities of the world at the time. How amazing that God would bring him back again after Jonah’s first response! God is the same way with us. When we fall and disobey, He does not just save us from our sins and restore us into right relationship with Him—He also includes us in His great plan to save others. We may have made mistakes in the past. We may be going through a tough time right now. But none of that can keep us from participating in God’s plan for us. His call is based on how good He is, not on how good we are. REFLECT 1. When was the time you received a second chance? What was your response to it? 2. Are there times or situations that make you doubt that God can give you a second chance? How does Jonah’s example increase your hope that God can give you more than one chance? RESPOND 1. Thank God now for His grace in giving us second chances. 2. Has God used someone to help you get that second chance? Take time now to thank that person. Send a message or talk to him/her in person.