“‘Up on your feet and on your way to the big city of Nineveh! Preach to them. They're in a bad way and I can't ignore it any longer.’ But Jonah got up and went the other direction to Tarshish, running away from God.” (Jonah 1:2-3 MSG)
I grew up in the olden days, when kids used to played outside in the summer. Moms would call out from their porch when it was time to eat. Many of the kids would keep playing until they were either hungry enough to go home, or it got too dark to play outdoors.
As adults, many of us ignore God’s voice. We become absorbed in our own pursuits. The world provides endless distractions, amusements, and vices. So many things to procure, so much to achieve, so many people to please. Until it gets too dark to play. Suddenly we realize that we are starving for something more meaningful. Desperate, we run back to God. Even though we are not worthy, our infinitely compassionate God receives us with open arms and feeds us until we are satisfied.
I have a different belief than you. I do believe God never wants us to feel unworthy. Yet, as humans who judge ourselves, God reminds us He does have open arms that these arms will soothe the soul when we are ready to listen.
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