As a church we need to be on alert; we can take Jonah’s situation as a word of caution. What things are we doing that prevent us from reaching a world in need of Jesus Christ? Our attitudes can make it hard to see people come to Jesus.
Read MoreDo not be too self-centered to turn away from what God says is true. When we deny or second-guess the truth of God’s love and salvation for us all, we are saying God’s teachings are false by our words and actions.
Read MoreGod wants to save us, but it only by recognizing our own sinfulness, repenting, and turning to Him Salvation only happens when we humble ourselves and give make Jesus our king and our life.
Read MoreBecause God has the ability and desire to transform nations, civilizations, history, and hearts, Jonah’s message to Nineveh was great. It is only when you humble yourself and realize that you cannot save yourself from the consequences of sin, that God can bring salvation.
Read MoreGod gives us second chances, even if we have spent our time running, ignoring, or rebelling against God. He designed us with a purpose He wants us to fulfil, so God in His loves continues to offer us opportunities to be redeemed.
Read MoreGod is ready and willing to come into your life and put you back on His path. Are you ready to believe God’s plan for your life? Will you move with God in his time?
Read MoreOnly when we realize we can’t save ourselves can we receive what God can do. Only when we realize our plight can we begin to remember our God!
Read MoreNow as we reach the most famous part of Jonah’s story consider this— Was the fish really necessary? Jonah was running from God and trying to save himself. He needed God working in a big way in order to turn Jonah’s attention toward Him. What does does it take for you to place your lives in God’s hands?
Read MoreDespite how we may distract ourselves or flee from God’s call, we are all created with a fundamental need for Him. God created us with a purpose and He desires to have a relationship with us, so without Him we will never be complete.
Read MoreAs story of Jonah illustrates, God has called us personally and purposefully and although we sometimes rebel, abandon, or mess up, God continues to redeem, pursue, and love us and draw us back to Him.
Read MoreJonah was called by God to go outside God’s chosen people to prophesize— Jonah was scared, and he failed. But we’re all a lot like Jonah. God is called each of us to be obedient, whether it is easy, or sometimes, when it is very difficult.
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