Series: Jonah's Crazy Journey
God's Destinations, Not Ours
September 26, 2021 | Rev. Dr. Chris J. Hayes
Passage: Jonah 4:1-11
Welcome to worship. As we finish looking at "Jonah's Crazy Journey", it’s apparent Jonah is not the best example of what to do when God calls us in an unexpected or unwanted direction. In today’s message “God's Destinations, Not Ours”, Rev. Dr. Chris J. Hayes points out that while there are positive things to learn from Jonah, we can also learn what not to do. We must learn to value and celebrate the things of God more than the things of ourselves. Jonah can help us see the selfishness and childishness of demanding our own way, instead of following the journey that God wants for us.
Series Information
One of the greatest purposes of Holy Scripture is to show us stories about God’s people that we can learn from throughout history. Jonah was on a journey of faith and life just like each and every one of us. His journey was a bit more dramatic, but his struggles, triumphs, and attitude along the journey gives us great insight into how we should live, and often insight into how we should not live, as we strive to be faithful followers of God’s love.
