Jonah’s story reminds us that even when we run, God’s grace is still in place.
Jonah’s story was one of those biblical tales that fascinated many of us. But as we aged, we started to see ourselves mirrored in Jonah’s journey.
Nineveh was the capital of Assyria, Israel’s most formidable foe. It’s no wonder Jonah was hesitant. At times, God asks us to walk paths we’d rather not — paths where forgiveness is required, where we’re asked to let go, or to reevaluate our decisions.
Like Jonah, we sometimes find ourselves aboard ships sailing in the opposite direction from where God intends us to be. Yet even when we try to escape God’s gaze, grace continues to pursue us.
The real question is: which waves of disobedience are you riding today? Even as we’re running away, God’s grace is always in place.