Through the Bible: JonahSample

God Listens and Redeems You

Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice

Jonah 2:1-2 (ESV)

And the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land.

Jonah 2:10 (ESV)

Jonah was on the run from God. He refused to obey God and was tossed into the sea. The raging sea grew calm after Jonah was thrown overboard. Jonah realized he must submit to God. From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to God for deliverance. Even though Jonah was disobedient towards God, as soon as he repented and prayed, God heard and responded. God heard Jonah’s repentant cry, answered, and saved him.

You might be in the same situation as Jonah, seeking to hide your secrets and turning away from God until you face a problem that you cannot fix. As God listened and redeemed Jonah, God wants to do the same for you! God wants you to rely on Him, and to trust Him. Accept God’s offer of grace today by placing your faith in Him and submitting to His will for your life.

Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for Your unfailing love. Please help us to spend time with You, to learn from You, and to understand You, so that we can continue to grow closer to You. Lord, show us how to be humble of heart like You. In Jesus mighty name I pray, Amen.