Daily Devo 10/04/19

Today is Friday, October 4, 2019 and here is your Daily Devo.

Lots of people, upon reading or hearing the book of Jonah, get caught up with the likelihood of some of the particular details within the story—mainly that of Jonah being swallowed by a great fish and being kept alive during that time. Because of that, some wonder if the story of Jonah is actually a true, historic account of the prophet or more of an allegory or parable used to illustrate biblical truth. Two things to consider in this discussion: 1) one can’t outright reject the historic nature of these events solely on the grounds that miracles don’t happen. There are many reasons to believe in the existence of miracles in light of the Christian worldview and the historic record preserved in the Bible. To say these things can’t take place is a much stronger claim than saying they didn’t take place—either of which is going to require a tremendous amount of support to uphold. 2) It is important to note that Jesus believed that Jonah was a historic figure who lived out these historic events (Matt. 12:39-41). In fact, Jesus makes the connection between the physical experience of Jonah inside the fish with His own imminent experiencing of being inside the tomb for three days and nights. Many argue that such a connection only makes sense if Jonah’s experience was real history.

Have you given your life to Jesus? If not, please do so today. It is the greatest decision you could ever make. Jesus says that “all who come to me, I will not turn away.”

You can embrace the rescue of God by simply:

* Admitting your need to God

* Asking Him to forgive you

* Trusting in Jesus alone to rescue you

* Following Jesus Christ, The King of your life, in faith from this day forward