1. Running away from the Lord (8-12)

When the ship was breaking up in the storm, the sailors cast lots and found that Jonah was responsible. He confessed that he worshiped the God of heaven, the Creator of the land and sea. They were terrified because they knew that he was running away from his God. He told them to throw him overboard. He knew that the storm had struck them because of him.

2. The Lord prepares a great fish (13-17)

The men did not want to throw him overboard. They did their best to bring the ship back to land, but the sea was too wild. Finally, they gave in. They prayed and asked God's forgiveness, and threw Jonah overboard. Immediately the sea became calm. The sailors feared God and worshiped him. God himself took care of Jonah. He prepared a great fish to swallow him. God saves and trains even reluctant servants until they can obey him and do his work.

Application: Lord, help me to receive your mission and not run away from you. Help me not to be a burden to others.
One Word: God saves and uses reluctant prophets