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'SALVATION COMES FROM THE LORD'

Date : Oct 25, 2019
Passage : Jonah 1:17~2:10
Keyverse : 2:9

1. The LORD provided a huge fish (1:17-2:7)

God intervened by sending a huge fish to swallow Jonah, giving him three days and nights to consider his actions. So Jonah prayed to the LORD his God - the God he had avoided - and God answered. He should have been cut off and banished from God. But God in mercy sent a fish to save him, bringing his life up from the pit. Jonah needed this time to consider and acknowledge the grace of God.

2. "What I have vowed I will make good" (8-10)

Jonah's 3 day retreat in the fish reminded him again of God's love, and how foolish it is to turn away to idols. Although he doesn't confess his sins, his grateful praise is restored. He renews his vow to speak God's word: Salvation comes from the LORD - Jonah will now obey and deliver it. The LORD gives him a second chance when the fish spits him up on shore.


Application: Father, you are full of love and grace. When I forget this and become full of myself, please remind me as you did Jonah of your salvation.
One Word: receive and share God's grace