What a roller coaster ride this little book of Jonah has been! Hope you've been blessed as we unpack the beautiful truths in this amazing series. Today marks our last instalment in Jonah and here, we discover that despite all of God's saving grace and mercy, Jonah still doesn't get it! We learn from Jonah's reaction that anytime we are immersed in self: self-pity, self-centredness, self-absorption or self-denial, we are self-deceived. Only our Saviour gives hope. Time for a heart check!
How do you respond when someone insults, verbally,or even physically. attacks you? Is your first reaction to seek retribution or revenge? Consider Jesus' reaction...
What an incredibly simple concept: when you put your faith in the Lord, you have nothing to fear; not today... not tomorrow... not ever!...
Many people associate meekness with weakness, viewing it as a flaw. Yet, Jesus challenges this worldly view by teaching that "the meek shall inherit...