UP!

PRAYER MOMENT  

Monday 5 October 2015.

UP!

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: The word of the Lord came to Jonah, “Up!” he said, “Go to Nineveh, the great city and inform them that their wickedness has become known to me.” (Jonah 1:1-2:1)

Reflection. There is no “independent confirmation” of anything like the events in the story of Jonah every happened. But it is a good story meant to “entertain and instruct” like Jesus’ parables. Jonah is a reluctant prophet but at the first sign of his repentance, and the repentance of Nineveh, God forgives. Also we notice the Lord reaching out to the pagan world despite the nervous narrowness of the Jews after the exile. This bedtime story carries a powerful message of God’ desire to heal his people - even people who do not know him.

Prayer. Lord, help us to quickly turn to you when we go astray and let us reactive healing. Amen.