TODAY’S DAILY READING: Jonah 1-2 & Proverbs 14
Old Testament: Jonah 1- Unnecessary Suffering
Jonah 1:3
“But Jonah arose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa, and found a ship going to Tarshish; so he paid the fare, and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.”
The story of Jonah has two main themes. The first is to reveal the heart of God for the lost. However, before this can be fully developed we are introduced to the second theme, the disobedience of Jonah. Three of the four chapters teach us of the sin and suffering of a wayward prophet. His is the story of a man who experiences unnecessary suffering that could have been avoided … Read More
Jonah 2- How Much Longer
Jonah 2:1
“Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s belly.”
Although very few people have ever been swallowed by a great fish, the story of Jonah is still a pretty common one. It tells of a man who refused to do what God called him to until the chastening of the Lord got his attention. It is remarkable how long Jonah endured this chastening before he called on God and… Read More
Proverbs 14- Model Home
Proverbs 14:4
“Where no oxen are, the trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.”
A few years back, when we were looking to purchase a home, my wife and I spent our days off going to open houses and visiting model homes. It was easy to tell the difference between the two. The model homes were immaculate. The decor was thematic, the furniture and carpets unstained, and the walls were noticeably unmarked by crayon, ink pen or dirty… Read More
Jim Gallagher 