Stop Running. Start Responding

About this episode

Pastor Tim Riddick discusses the importance of responding to God's call rather than avoiding it, using the examples of Jonah and Isaiah.

In Jonah 1, a prophet hears God’s call and runs in the opposite direction. In Isaiah 6, another prophet hears God ask, “Whom shall I send?” and responds, “Here I am. Send me.” In this message, Pastor Tim Riddick reminds us that God makes His invitation personal through us, and how we respond matters. Avoidance may feel safe, but it’s still running. The difference between Jonah and Isaiah wasn’t talent or gifting. It was availability. Questions for Reflection: • Who might be your “Nineveh” - someone God is prompting you to move toward instead of avoid? • What step could you take this week to move from delay to obedience?

People in this episode

Host: Tim Riddick

Topics covered

• obedience
• faith
• response to God
• prophets
• personal invitation

Keywords

• God's call
• obedience
• prophet
• Nineveh
• Isaiah
• Jonah
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Jonah, Isaiah

Places: Nineveh

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