Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Jonah 1:1-6
by: Grace Crouch.
In the past, I have thought that Jonah’s immediate reaction to run was ridiculous. God personally spoke to Him and gave specific instructions. Why would he deliberately go the opposite direction and try to hide from God? As I have matured in my own walk, I have discovered that God uses His Word to speak directly to me and has given very specific directions for my daily walk. And yet, I sometimes shy (or run) away from that instruction. On the surface, Jonah’s was a big directive. But, when looked upon more closely, it was a command to show love to his neighbors and go preach the good news to them. Are we not given the same commands? Are you running away, hiding, or obeying?