Susan LaffertyGod gives him an assignment and Jonah runs. In the opposite direction.
Sails away on the next ship.
Hiding.
From the all-seeing, all-knowing. God of the universe.
Jonah’s disobedience rocks the boat. Impacts those around him. Striking terror in the hearts of men.
They see what the Maker of heaven and earth can do.
“Presenting defiled food….useless fire on My altar.”
The Lord God speaks to priests who stand careless in their sacrifice. Callous in their worship.
Disobedience reeks to high heaven.
And He’s calling them out.
“Did God really say…?” The serpent’s ploy through the ages.
Deceiver. Casting doubt on God’s Word.
Casting doubt on God.
Casting doubt.
Deceiver. Twisting His command. And intent.
Then misleading the listener. About the outcome of disobedience.
