5 Lessons from The Book of Jonah
Today the Good Morning Girls complete their study in the book of Jonah!!! ๐ณ ๐
That means tomorrow we go on break.
๐ง What’s Next?
I am sad to share that we have had a hard summer. My husband is very sick.
Next Monday, I’ll explain some of what has been happening in our lives in recent months. But as a result, I was not able to complete the writing of the fall study to have it ready in time to launch next month.
This means the September fall study has been cancelled.
My plan is to work on writing the Making Your Home a Haven Fall study during the month of August with a hope of leading that here on-line mid-October through mid-November (as I have for the past 15 years).
I hold this plan with an open hand not knowing exactly what the future holds. But it feels doable right now and I am praying the Lord gives me the time and strength to do this. ๐ ๐
Now letโs complete our study in Jonah with this reviewโฆ
๐ณ Hereโs 5 Lessons From the book of JonAH
1. ๐ณ God will do what it takes to get our attention.
When Jonah ran, God sent a storm, a fish, and even a plantโall to bring him back.
Sometimes in our lives, the disruptions we face are invitations to pause and turn toward God. Are we paying attention? God is always pursuing our hearts.
In this video below, we look at the story of Jonah and explore how God sometimes uses unexpected circumstances to wake us up, redirect us, or call us deeper.
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2.) ๐ณ God’s calling isn’t always easyโbut it’s always purposeful.
Jonah didn’t want to go to Nineveh because it was hard. It stretched him beyond what he was willing to do. Yet, God used him powerfully despite his reluctance.
If youโre wrestling with Godโs calling on your life right now, I want you to knowโyouโre not alone. God sees your hesitation. Heโs patient with your questions. And Heโs faithful to walk with you every step of the way.
Donโt let fear or doubt hold you back.
Jonah felt it and chose to run. Maybe you are feeling it too. Donโt run. Talk to God about your fears, open His Word, and take the next step of obedience.
โno matter how small.
In this video below, Iโm talking about what it looks like to wrestle with Godโs calling on your life. If youโve ever felt resistance in your heart or fear about stepping into what Godโs asked of you, todayโs video is for youโฆ
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3.) ๐ณ God is mercifulโeven when we don’t understand His mercy.
Jonah wanted judgment for Nineveh, but God chose mercy.
This can be hard for us to accept when we feel someone doesnโt deserve grace. But Godโs mercy isnโt measured by human standards; it flows from His character. And so we learn from Jonah that Godโs compassion reaches the hardest hearts, including our own.
Rather than questioning who God chooses to forgive, weโre invited to stand in awe of His limitless grace.
4.)๐ณ You can be obedient on the outside and still far from God on the inside.
Jonah eventually delivered Godโs message, but his heart wasnโt in it.
His attitude shows us that outward obedience doesnโt always equal inward surrender. God cares not just about what we do, but why we do it. He wants to mold our hearts, not just our actions.
As we serve Him, letโs ask: Am I obeying God with a willing spirit, or am I just going through the motions?
5. ๐ณ God is patient with usโeven in our anger and failure.
Jonah sat outside Nineveh, frustrated with how things turned out.
He was angry with Godโand yet, God didnโt strike him down or shame him. Instead, He asked questions. He engaged Jonah gently and taught him through a plant, a worm, and a wind.
Godโs patience with Jonah reminds us that He welcomes our honest emotions. Even when weโre wrestling with anger or disappointment, God stays near and invites us into deeper trust.
๐ณ Final Conclusion:
As we close the book of Jonah, weโre reminded that this isnโt just a story about a man and a fishโitโs a story about a God who relentlessly pursues hearts.
Jonahโs journey reveals Godโs patience, His mercy, and His desire to draw us near, even when we run, resist, or wrestle.
Maybe youโve seen yourself in Jonahโin the fleeing, the frustration, or the fear. But just like Jonah, God is still working, still speaking, and still calling. May this study encourage you to stop, listen, and respond to the God who is always inviting you deeper into His purpose and presence.
May we continue to grow in him – until next time…Keep walking with the King,
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Ecclesiastes โ Wisdom for Living Well
A 6-Week In-depth Bible Study with a Free Video Series
With over 1200 5-Star Reviews on Amazon โย this is my most popular Bible Study!ย It is aย verse-by-verse in-depth study of the book of Ecclesiastes.ย You can find all of the free resources for this study along with the video series โ->ย HERE.
Ruth โ Godโs Amazing Love for You
A 5-Week In-depth Bible Study with a Free Video Series
With over 1,900 5-Star Review, this is my second most popular study.ย It is a verse-by verse, in-depth study of the book of Ruth.
You can find all of the free resources for this study along with the video series โ>ย HERE.
Rest and Release
A 4-Week Bible Study with a Free Video Series
You can find all of its resources and the free video seres โโ> HERE.
Other books of the Bible
You can find all of the books of the Bible we have already studied together and the free resources to go along with those studies on this page โโ> HERE.
I encourage you to pick a book of the Bible and study it on your own and Iโll be back in the fall to study with you again!
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Praying for you and your family.
This study surprised me. I looked at the book of Jonah in a whole new way and with greater appreciation of the story. Thank you, Courtney! I will be praying for your family and looking forward to the fall study.
Many Blessings,
Claudia