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The Prison of ChoiceJonah 1:1-3
Introductory Thoughts
God has an amazing was of getting our attention!
This is one of the lessons taught here in the book of Jonah.
This prison wasn’t constructed of brick, mortar and metal bars.
We want to join Jonah in his prison and deal with the truths that we find there.
The Road to This Prison
It Is A Road of Disobedience – Jonah 1:1-3.
It Is A Road of Disappointments – Jonah 1:3-12.
It Is A Road of Disasters – Jonah 1:4-17.
The Rehabilitation in This Prison
Jonah’s Acknowledgement before the Lord – 2:1, 4, 7-9.
Jonah’s Agreement with the Lord – Jonah 2:9b.
Jonah’s Acceptance by the Lord – Jonah 2:2, 10; 3:1-2.
The Results of This Prison
God’s Man Is Changed – Jonah 3:3.
God’s Message Is Communicated – Jonah 3:4.
God’s Mission Is Accomplished – Jonah 3:5-10.
Concluding Thoughts
The prison of choice can be a hard place to live.
But, it can be a blessing in some ways too.
Has God been calling you to do something for His glory?
Have you been taking a different path than His?
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