THAT TIME GOD CAUGHT A MAN WITH A FISH
Many think the book of Jonah is about a fish. It’s not. It’s really not even about Jonah. It’s about God. The fish is only mentioned 4 times. Jonah is mentioned 18 times. But God is named 38 times. God is the hero in the book of Jonah. God is the One who calls, the One who pursues, the One who saves. Jonah is the one who runs from God’s call and argues with God about His mercy towards Nineveh.
We’ve all heard stories about a man catching a big fish. But God took a big fish and caught Himself a man! Jesus called this story a “sign” pointing to Him (Matt. 12:39-42). For Christ died for our sins and lay in the tomb for three days before being raised, defeating sin, death and the grave in order to save us!
PRAYER: Dear Father, You are our mighty hero! For You sent Your Son to rescue us from our sin. Through faith in Him, we have been saved and adopted as Your children. We praise You for Your wonderful works. Strengthen us to tell the story of Your Son to everyone. In Jesus’ name, amen.