Into the Deep: God's Will Prevails Even When We Run | Jonah 1:4-16
Description
God's purpose cannot be thwarted even by our deliberate disobedience, as we see in Jonah's desperate attempt to escape his divine calling to Nineveh.
• The word of God exists to "comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable"
• Jonah's story shows a consistent downward trajectory when running from God
• God uses a storm as a wake-up call to Jonah's disobedience and complacency
• The irony of pagan sailors praying while the prophet sleeps
• Momentary disobedience doesn't have to undo future usefulness for God
• The contrast between Peter and Judas - two betrayals with different responses
• God receives glory even when His people are disobedient
• Like Joseph, what others mean for evil, God can use for good
• Following God's will is always more fulfilling than running from it
"God, if you called me, I will go. Wherever you lead, I'll go. Wherever you take me. God, I am your servant. God, your will be done and it will be done. Lord, can I join you in this mission? Can I not find myself running away to Tarshish, but can I find myself in the will of God?"
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