IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 3:5

First, Jonah was called to preach God's message (1-4). Jonah was to preach what God told him to preach: a message of judgment to a powerful city. We are also called to preach God's message to the popular culture without compromising it. Such a message is unpopular. But we should never give into the social consensus. God wants all people to come to repentance and salvation. His message is the only message that can purge idols, bring forgiveness of sins and eternal life.

Second, a miracle happened (5-10). When Jonah obeyed, a miracle happened. The city repented. God honored Jonah's preaching and their response. We are tempted to think that nobody would listen to God's message. But if we simply proclaim what we know about God, we will be surprised at how many people will listen. Expect great things from God when we preach his word.

Prayer: "Lord, your love and mercy compel me to obey your word. Help me to speak your word to whomever you want me share it with. I know you will bless it."

One Word: Hold out the word of God. God will work through his word.