Do It Right the First Time

Jonah 3:1(NIV) – “When the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time: ² “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.”

It took a storm; being thrown overboard; time inside the belly of a fish and finally being vomited out on shore for Jonah to get the picture that when God has a job for you it is best to do it right the first time.  Jonah as given a specific assignment and instead of doing as God requested; he took it upon himself to change God’s mind.  Needless to say, as the scripture for today proves, he finally came to his senses and when the instructions came to him a second time, he obeyed.

When God gives you a task to complete; a person to interact with; a destination to visit or even a simple phone call to make – DO IT!.  When given a directive from the Creator it is not a chore – it is a privilege.  God created everything from nothing and surely can make any task that he requires complete itself without our help; but he trusts us enough to get us involved for our own best interest.  Reevaluate something that you know is on your must-do agenda and find a way to prioritize it back to the top of your list.  Keep God’s business on the forefront.  Is it time to offer an apology? Do you need to return something that you have kept too long?  Need to talk with someone on the behalf of another?  Do you need to request more time to settle an issue?  Don’t procrastinate another day.  Don’t get swallowed up in the moment and end up in the dark.  Let’s not let God have to tell us twice.  Any of you faithful readers who are parents know how frustrating it is to have to tell your children more than once to follow your instructions. Let’s strive to do it right the first time. 

Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day.  Don’t be distracted; stay focused on your purpose. Be blessed!.   Dr. JoAnn