Jonah 1:1-4 – The Word of God Comes to Jonah – Part Two
God does not engage in a long preamble about why He has chosen Jonah to deliver this message; that’s not relevant; Jonah is a servant, and servants are to do as they are told. The message God gives Jonah to take to Nineveh is concise. Jonah is to arise and go to Nineveh and call out against it. Why? Because the evil that pervades its streets has come up before God. Again, there is no detail in terms of what Jonah is to expect, how he will be received, or what the possible response will be to his prophetic declaration. God doesn’t share with Jonah how the events that will unfold in Nineveh will impact His covenantal dealings with His people and, ultimately, the world. Why? Because God doesn’t need to explain Himself to us. This a point we would benefit a lot from remembering, especially given our constant human craving to know, so that we can maintain some element of control of our lives that is slipping like sand through our fingers.
Question
- What does God not tell Jonah, and what does He say?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.