Pastor Bob DuPar
December 14, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

Jonah 1:1:4:11; Revelation 5:1-14; Psalm 133:1-3; Proverbs 29:26-27

Observation

It’s interesting that not only was Jonah in the belly of the whale for three days (as Christ was in the tomb three days), but Jonah also fell asleep in a boat in the midst of a violent storm.

I’m struck by the Ninevites repentance. They believed God, declared a fast, and the greatest to the least sought God for forgiveness.

“Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.”
Jonah 2:8

“But the Lord said, ‘You have been concerned about this vine, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. But Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, and many cattle as well. Should I not be concerned about that great city? Jonah 4:10-11

Once again, the fact that the Lamb (as well as God the Father “who sits on the throne”) is worshipped points to the fact that Jesus is God, since God never tolerates worship of anyone other than Himself (God).

“Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the Lord that man gets justice.” Proverbs 29:26

Application

So often I’m concerned about the wrong things, insignificant things, like Jonah. I’m thankful that God is always concerned about the things which matter, and that no one is insignificant in His eyes. “120,000 people who cannot tell their right hand from their left” is thought to be referring to children.

Prayer

“Lord, You are the audience that I seek. Thank You for taking notice of me and caring for every detail of my life. Thank You for showing me in so many ways lately that You care about even the small things in my life.”