I sat down to analyse why we pass through certain situations in our lives which we were not supposed to. I discovered it is because of the person or people in the boat with us. Wherever you find yourself the person around you, your companion, group, friends, family or associates can make or mar you.
Look at the similarities of what happened in the boat of Jonah and in the boat of Jesus. Jonah was a prophet likewise Jesus. Jonah means dove. When Jesus was baptized the Holy Spirit appeared like a dove (Matthew 3:16). Jesus was sent to deliver sinners which He did, Jonah had the same mandate to Nineveh but he refused initially but was forced to do it. Both were in a boat to their mandates, both experienced windstorm. Both were sleeping during the tempest (Jonah 1:5, Mark 4:38). The people in both boats with them cried out for help. The difference was what happened during the windstorm. A fish swallowed Jonah but Jesus used fishes to feed the multitude. Jonah was thrown into the sea and it became calm but Jesus rebuked the sea and it was calm.
My question to you is : Are you in the right boat?. Are you in the right congregation, church, association, club, career, frame of mind, place, team, group, environment, ministry, friendship or relationship. Are you writing the right blog? Check yourself. Hope you’re not in the wrong place of life and events. The people you mingle with can bring harm or success to you.
There are people who vowed to fall into destruction, fail, resist positive change, incur the wrath of God like Jonah, covenanted themselves to occultism, illuminati and other secret cults. Some sold their souls and the souls of their children to the devil. If you are not sensitive to know them you are in danger because mingling with them makes you a suspect. A suspect remains a suspect until it is proved otherwise.
Learn to understand those you follow, why you follow and how you follow. Wether in your school, family, place of work, in the church because not all are are Christ-centred. Even the ones you follow their blogs can disentisize or confuse you by what they write, say, reply, contribute or advise.
Look at what Jesus did when He was in the boat during the storm, ” Then Jesus arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm” (Mark 4:39).
Now what do you do? Arise, rebuke yourself, get out of that boat, say to the wrong people around, ” I cease to be here”. It is only when you do it that you will have great calm.
Your boat makes you float but if you don’t remove the wrong people, you will be heading to the wrong direction. Your boat is all what you have. It is either Jonah is in your boat or Jesus is.
Thanks for your time.
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Yes you can say that again.. been busy with life outside wp but God is faithful. I appreciate your concern.
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The Lord is your strength.
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Amen!
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Reblogged this on dynaxty.
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It’s been a while, friend. Hope you’re good?
Thanks for your time.
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Wow! A beautiful analogy here with the boats… I’ve been blessed by this post. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Good advice Pastor. I recently got rid of someone in my boat, I thought they were my friend, but they were far from that, it was someone I had known very many years, I felt betrayed, stabbed in the back and hurt, now I don’t have that person in my life, I feel relieved, I do not have to worry, nor care what they say about me, or how they would treat me!
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Hmm! You must have passed through pain. Anyways, it’s good you are now at peace. Make sure you forgive and move on.
God bless you.
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You are very right sir. Like you said even the people whose blogs we follow, social media handles. Are they Jonah or Jesus? Bringing on the storm or the calm?
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Yes, we follow people everyday in our lives, either by what they do, say, write or what they portray.
Wisdom is profitable in all things.
Thanks for your time.
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So glad I dropped by. A profound and appreciated post. If you ever wanted to check out my website: http://www.Sacredmusings.com I would be very appreciative for any comments. I am at times in recent weeks being quite overwhelmed by where His Inspiration is leading me. The posting: Cosmic Revelatory Vision has impacted me. Your statement we really do need to know we are in the same boat as Jesus is the absolute TRUTH.
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Thanks so much for your kind words. Your reply is good and your blog nice. Propagating the word of God is most paramount.
You’re blessed.
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Wow. So good! I like that last part you said. Reminds me of what I used to tell students: “show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” If we hang out with people who are up to no good, we’ll eventually be up to no good. Check out my blog called, FRIENDS and tell me what ya think!
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Your contribution is well noted. Thanks for your time. I will check your blog.
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Beautiful comparison. I would to remain on Jesus’ boat.
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Sure, you do. Thanks for your time.
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Reblogged this on Daniel's Scripts.
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I appreciate the the reblog on my post. Remain blessed.
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You’re welcome Sir. God bless you too.
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Please, stop using this medium to scam people. God bless you.
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Why u dont vote us?
https://superduque777.wordpress.com/
We don´t follow people who dosn´t vote us.
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Wanted you to know I am blessed by your blog…….I did nominate you for a Liebster award so check out my most recent post on my blog. May we all continue to spread GOD’S word in the various ways that we do. I always learn something here. And many Blessings to you today!
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It’s a pleasure having you on this platform. I sincerely acknowledge your words of encouragement. Thanks for the nomination. Remain blessed.
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Some people are toxic to me. They harm me by their direct influence. These people I do not associate with very often. This is my problem not theirs. Hurt People Hurt People. I used to be someone that other people did not want to be around. Fortunately, there were some who followed Jesus that God told them to tell me about Jesus and His love for me. Some of them I mocked. But the last one I listened to and Jesus totally changed my life.
Remember to love those in the wrong boat. Jesus did. Jesus sent the storm because he loved Jonah. He sent the fish because he loved Jonah. He gave second chances because he loved Jonah. I don’t know if Jonah ever learned to love his enemies. I don’t know that I would have forgiven Nineveh. I have a hard enough time forgiving those close to me when they hurt me, much less what Nineveh was doing to neighboring countries. Jesus came to save sinners of whom I am the worst. Maybe I’m in the wrong boat for a reason. Maybe Jonah will listen to me tell him about Jesus and be spared more pain?
Thank you, Chilavert Nmezi for a great analogy and your development of it,
Jim McNaughton
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I must sincerely thank you for your different analogy to this message. You wrote, “Remember to love those in the wrong boat”
Again you said that all those things that happened to Jonah was because God loved him. That was splendid. His grace is sufficient in our shortcomings.
We have to love those in the wrong boat by ministering to them but being careful not to entangle ourselves with their wrong attitudes.
You’re such a wonderful person. I am honoured by your thoughts and wise words. Remain lifted in the boat of Jesus. Remain blessed.
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“being careful not to entangle ourselves with their wrong attitudes.”
You are absolutely right. Toxic people or people with wrong attitudes can negatively affect me and I need to limit my contact with them. Thank you for your response!
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You’re welcome my dear.
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The title of this blog spot is perfect!
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Thank you so much for your kind words.
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https://haveyouevernoticedblog.wordpress.com/ I’m nominating you for the Mystery Blogger Award.
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Thanks for the nomination.
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inspiring and thoughtful words
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I’m glad it inspired you. Remain lifted.
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Sure I will
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Hi,
Apologies for the error. My comment was posted before I was able to correct my salutation. Of course I meant “Hello dear blogger…”
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Well noted, I sensed it was an error. Apology accepted. Have a great day my dear.
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Thank you. I wish you a blessed week ahead.
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Hello dear blog,
I passed by your blog because you liked one of my posts. Thank you for taking the time to read and engage.
I liked your message about Jonah and the comparison with Jesus, especially the part where one causes the storm’s in your life and only when they are thrown out of your boat will you experience peace and calm, as opposed to Christ who sits in the boat with you and has the authority to speak to the storm and bring peace and calm to our lives.
A great message!
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Hello dear friend. I stumbled into your blog, I found it interesting.
It’s nice having our minds put together to inspire and relate positively.
Your words are good. God bless you.
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Thank you so much dear friend for your positive feedback which is appreciated. Bless you.
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Nice one dear…. Its true we need to be careful of those we welcome on board!
Its better to walk alone than walk with the crowd in the wrong direction
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So right. We have to be mindful of those we welcome on board.
We may not be able to walk alone but walking with the right people is paramount.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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Dear Brother, I was blessed by your post! Why are people looking for your vote? I vote for JESUS and follow HIM. PRAISE THE LORD!!! \o/
(BTW, have you read the post on Jonah at http://omharris.com? It is also on my blogsite 3-16-18 with my oil painting at http://heulu.wordpress.com)
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Thanks a lot. I read your posts they are interesting.
It’s good having you.
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I recently taught my children’s class about Jonah and the Whale. I had not thought of comparing it to Jesus and his boat ride! Great post! Thank you for visiting my blog. God bless you!
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Your blog is interesting. Keep it up. It’s good having you around. I appreciate your contribution. God bless you too.
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You’re so right. Everything that we do effects our lives. So it is important to check ourselves. Take care.
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Sure, I appreciate your comment.
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Great revelation!
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I’m honoured. Thanks so much.
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You’re much welcome. More of it from the Lord.
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You’re nominated for Awesome Blogger Award:
https://adewumipeterblog.wordpress.com/2018/06/02/awesome-blogger-award/
Best wishes!
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Hallelujah. Glory to Abba Father in th Highest.
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You’re welcome my dear.
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I can always depend on you for an inspiring post that let me think. Which boat am I in? As you said we have to check the friends we keep, the place where we work and even our churches. The destination of Jonah’ boat was destruction, but the destination of Jesus’ boat is life. Your post reinforce the fact that the revelation of God’s Word is endless because I have never heard this message preach like this. God bless you and have a great week.
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The Holy Spirit helps us in having spiritual information on what to write or say. For He gives us utterance when we ask Him for help.
I thank you immensely for your encouragement and sincere contribution.
God bless you too. Best wishes.
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I stumbled upon you and have never connected those two busts in this manner. Jesus connected himself to Jonah – just as he was buried in the sea so must jesus be buried in the earth- but had not made all the parallels you made. I like the question of which boat are you in. It is interesting that for the passengers in each the sea was calmed and both end up worshiping God. Even the sailors in Jonah’s boat. And kings although does not take authority recognized God’s authority – “I serve the God of the heavens and the earth who made the sea and the dry land.”
But your question is more basic – am I in the boat with someone rebelling against God like Jonah or serving God, jesus? And that’s a good basic question.
Thanks for the passion of your post!
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Your analysis are good. Your additions are good also.
I must say I’m really pleased that you were delighted by the post.
It’s a great feeling having your thoughts on this message.
Remain blessed, my dear.
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Why u dont vote us?
https://superduque777.wordpress.com/
We don´t follow people who dosn´t vote us.
No solemos seguir a quién no nos vota.
IF YOU DONT VOTE US WE ALL WILL NOT FOLLOW YOU ANY MORE..
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https://superduque777.wordpress.com/
We don´t follow people who dosn´t vote us.
IF YOU DONT VOTE US WE ALL WILL NOT FOLLOW YOU ANY MORE..
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Wow! I loved all these points you made! I am going to save this post. I am blessed by it! (Oh, and you don’t have to vote for me—-I will still follow you–haha!)
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It’s my pleasure.
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https://superduque777.wordpress.com/
We don´t follow people who dosn´t vote us.
No solemos seguir a quién no nos vota.
IF YOU DONT VOTE US WE ALL WILL NOT FOLLOW YOU ANY MORE..
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This was very good
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I appreciate your comment and time. Good for you.
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Hopefully I am in the right boat. I can’t drown today.
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No, you won’t drown my brother. Stay in your boat.
Your sports articles are rich.
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Thank very much.
I don’t often hear that.
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You’re welcome
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Deep revelation. Evil communication corrupts good manners. We’ve got to always watch our circle.
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Right! We got to watch our circle. It’s important. It’s worth checking. Thanks for your reply.
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Don´t forget me and vote me when you can, baby..
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