In 1971 the Three Dog Night sang, “Never Been to Spain.” It was a real hit and was right up on the top of the charts. I don’t know if they ever got to Spain, but I do know Jonah didn’t. You see Tarshish was a port in southern Spain.
It wasn’t because he didn’t plan the trip. When he boarded that ship, his destination was Spain. However, when that ship reached Spain, Jonah was missing. The reason for that was God was in charge of the itinerary.
Jonah 1:3
But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid the fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.
We believe ourselves to be a free agent, but God can override any plan.
There are many plans in a man’s heart, Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.
The best course of action is to listen to God and do it, even if you never get to Spain.
Think about it.
Gary