Wishing for a “do-over?”

“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time” (Jonah 3:1 ESV).

Don’t you wish life came with a “do-over” button? You know, so that after you really mess up, blow it, miss an opportunity, or take the wrong path… you could just press the button. And “presto!” You get a fresh start.

That’s what happened to the Jewish prophet Jonah. God gave him a “do-over.” He gave Jonah a second chance to obey. At first, Jonah didn’t want to answer the call that God put on his life. He tried to run from it. He went the opposite direction. But God pursued Jonah. And after Jonah prayed and turned back to God, that first call returned to him afresh.

In truth, life doesn’t come with a “do-over” button. There are no guarantees for second chances or new tomorrows. But today, at this moment, God offers all of us a fresh start through Jesus, His Son. You can’t just press a button, but you can fall to your knees and call out to Him.

Has God called you to something and you’re afraid you missed it? It’s not too late. Call out to Jesus and listen for a “do-over!”