The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.”
Nehemiah 2:4-5//
Prayers are sometimes spurred on by our circumstances and answered in a quick and unexpected manner.
They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. ”
Nehemiah 1:3//
If the city of God’s people can be destroyed because they strayed from His ways, I should not be surprised what happens to America next.
But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.
Jonah 4:1//
In our selfishness, we may not always agree with God’s mercy for others. Our sinfulness doesn’t make us correct, but God’s righteous nature always proves His actions right.
But let people and animals be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. Who knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish.”
Jonah 3:8-9//
The difference between Nineveh and Seattle is that, when told, Nineveh recognized what they were doing was evil and repented. Seattle neither recognizes its evil ways nor repents.
From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God.
Jonah 2:1//
How often do I wait until I am in trouble before I reach out to God?
The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”
Jonah 1:1-2//
I pray my family and I have fulfilled the Lord’s reason He brought us here, so that we can return to our home.
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen.
Revelation 22:20-21//
God wins. Jesus wins. We are His forever more. Come Lord Jesus! Amen!!!
‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Revelation 21:4//
There WILL be a day with no more pain, no more fear, no more crying, and no more evil. Come, Lord Jesus!
Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire.
Revelation 20:15//
Lord, thank You for saving me from my sins and eternal damnation.
Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”
Revelation 19:9-10//
Apparently, it is in our nature to worship beings that appear to be like or close to God. We must be careful to reserve worship to God only.