THE LORD DELIVERS

 

Jonah 1:17-2:10 / Keywords 2:7

THE LORD DELIVERS

 

1. God delivers us, many times at the last moment (17)

Noah had resigned himself to his fate, but God had other plans. He sent a huge

fish to save Jonah’s life. God intervenes, humbles and saves…more often than

not, at the last moment.

 

2. Jonah responded well to God’s training (2:1-10)

Jonah did not act as an ordinary person. He was not bitter. Jonah’s mind was

elevated above his miserable situation. He turned heavenward, to God, in prayer

even from inside the belly of the fish. Jonah remembered the grace of God and

had a song in his heart. He thanked God and made vows, which is making a

commitment to God. In the process, he had an epiphany of truth, discovering that

salvation comes from the Lord. Jonah knew that he was the most blessed. It was

because he could experience the grace of God. Whoever turns to the Lord in their

need will see the glory of God and be filled with songs of thanksgiving and praise.

 

Prayer Lord, help me to fix my eyes on you, even in the direst of circumstances.

May I experience and taste your grace declare your praises.

One Word The Lord delivers those who are his