SCRIPTURE: Jonah 2:1-10
OBSERVATION:
Seems hard to believe, how did he breathe, let alone pray?
This is is his post-Ninevah reflection, how he looked back on the experience.
If we presume that (a) there is a God (b) God can and does intervene in miraculous ways, then this story is possible.
Makes a vow to God (I will go to Ninevah?).
Describes his experience in poetic terms, could equally apply to someone in despair.
Jonah says that in all his despair, he trusted in God to rescue him – will see the temple again.
Sees God as directly involved, ”Your waves swept over me”.
APPLICATION:
God encourages me to believe, no matter how far or deep I fall.
Even when I am running away, God comes after me, uses circumstances to draw me back.
Can I think of negative experiences that brought me closer to the Lord?
This is a reminder to those facing cancer or crisis that they never sink beyond God’s reach.
PRAYER:
Lord, many of my trials and struggles are because of the choices I make. Thank You for Your patience, and for helping me learn from my mistakes. Forgive me for running away from You, help me to live Your way! Amen.
Scripture:
Jonah 2:1-10
Observation:
Jonah lands in his pit of destruction and appeals to the Lord “because of his affliction” (verse 2) He is at the end of his wits but, he still knows enough to turn to God for help.
Application:
It specifically states that Jonah turned to God because of his affliction. Can I see myself here? I sure can! So many times I really don’t seek God’s help untill I am in my self created “bad spot”.
Prayer:
Lord I ask that you will forgive me when I often seem to come to you as a last resort instead of as a first step. I know you want me to come to you first and I am asking you to help me be more that way. Amen.