a fool for Jesus

"I am a fool for Christ" was painted on a big poster along the street of London according to the book God's Call. What is written on the back of poster attracted people's attention, "Whose fool are you?" Everyone is a fool for something or somebody. I'd rather be a fool for Christ, who loves me before I was born, before the beginning of time.

I am studying the book of Jonah now. The guy was given the command to preach against the wickedness of the great city of Nineveh. The city was certainly a great city, but God was greater. I have being Jonah so many times, because I focus on the problem instead of the Creator. No matter how big the mountain is in front of me, God is always greater. Things are always easier said then done. Oh boy! When I panic, I panic! Have you ever seen a chicken without head running across your kitchen? Yeah, that is me. God told me so many times through the scripture and my friends that "be still and know that I am God" (psalm 46:10). I can sense turmoil and trails waiting for me on the narrow road. It's easy to say that there is an eternal home prepared for us in heaven, but as long as I am on earth sins can take the better part of me when I am not looking. I feel like the prodigal son running away from God every time I sin. Yet, when I turn back, God always greets me with open armies. I don't deserve this kind of love, this kind of Grace. That's why I would rather be a fool for Christ who is greater than the trials ahead of me. I should be on my guard before the storm comes. When it comes, I pray I would be "sleeping" instead of "running around".