Just as ceremonial fasting was a legitimate means for getting Gods attention Mt 616-18 Ac 132-3 1423 the casting of lots was a legitimate means for inviting God to intercede on a matter. Pr 1818 It was not expected that God should intervene every time 1Sam 286 but the ceremonial casting of lots was an invitation for God to participate in the final decision. page 21

Lord make me less like Jonah and more like Jesus. Save me from being the kind of person who cares more about my comfort my reputation and my success than I do about the people You are calling me to serve. Help me to keep all of my dreams on Your altar and be ready at all times to respond with faith and obedience to Your call.

Today a lot of people businesses countries and even churches have their dreams sleeping in the belly of the shark where they are starved because they chose the wrong path although they know the right destination The consequence is becoming uncomfortable because you refuse to let your dreams go to let Niviveh