Title: The Ripple Effects of Running Away from God (Part 2)

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“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7 (KJV)

Reflection:
Running away from God never affects only the individual; it always impacts others. When Jonah fled, a violent storm endangered the lives of innocent sailors (Jonah 1:4–12). One man’s disobedience nearly cost many their lives. Likewise, Adam and Eve attempted to hide from God, but their rebellion introduced sin and suffering into human history (Genesis 3).
  Gideon hid in fear, doubting God’s call upon his life, yet God found him and turned a fearful man into a mighty deliverer (Judges 6–7). Saul of Tarsus ran against God by persecuting believers, but his encounter with Christ transformed him into Paul, a vessel of salvation to nations (Acts 9). These stories remind us that God’s pursuit is rooted in love and purpose, not condemnation.
  Moses tried to avoid God’s call, and Elijah fled in discouragement, but God restored and reassigned them. Peter returned to fishing after denying Christ, yet Jesus restored him, knowing thousands depended on his obedience (John 21; Acts 2). Our obedience or disobedience can either release blessing or unleash storms upon those around us.
  Therefore, let us choose surrender over resistance. For in obedience, we align with God’s purpose and become channels of life, peace, and transformation.

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©Olanrewaju Ebunoluwa James
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