For the Christian, persecution is a good sign. I know I’m living that Blessed life when I’m living the persecuted life. But what’s critical about this passage is that it’s persecution for the right reason. It’s the persecution that comes from shining the light of Christ in a dark world. That kind of persecution, Jesus promises, comes with a great reward and will always end well—always!
After fleeing from God in disobedience, Jonah finds himself in the belly of a great fish... proving you can run but you can't hide!...
God has graciously given each of us the gift of free will, which means that we have the freedom to make choices in life....
In the middle of a hard season, we may line up our burdens, sins, and worries seeking to carry them ourselves... but who carries...