A study in 2017 showed that our brains are hardwired to take the path of least resistance. But the path of least resistance isn’t always the right path to choose. That’s the path that Jonah took in Jonah chapter one. Instead of going to Nineveh to preach, he boarded a ship headed for Tarshish. As a result, he found himself in a physical and spiritual storm.
Just like Jonah, when we turn our hearts away from God…
1. We turn inward.
2. We turn indifferent.
But God doesn’t give up on us. Instead, he will try to wake us up.
If you think God is trying to wake you up, here’s how to respond:
Turn outward.
Repent of your inward focus by asking the question:
“Who am I overlooking in this world?”
