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Jonah (the untold story)

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Image from the Internet Ever thought much about Jonah? The book of Jonah is a short book in the Bible and one that can easily be skimmed over, or the only lesson learned is to not disobey God. But did you ever think there might be more to the story—his story—and how God used him? That there could be more for us on those pages, amongst those words, and within his story? Well, I never did! At least not until recently. I think there's so much more here for us to dive into! The book of Jonah isn't just about Jonah. It's about you. It's about me. It's our story—one we are wrapped up in. When we get called by God to do one thing but choose to do the total opposite. It's where God is offering us so much, and we settle for so much less. We believe in the power of God but doubt His goodness in our own lives. We sit in His presence yet run instead of following Him. God told Jonah to go and preach in Nineveh. We are given the same command in Matthew 28:19-20. Instead, Jona...