He Learned From His Mistakes

 

JONAH wished he could shut out the terrible sounds.  It was not just the fierce wind, which was shrieking through the ships rigging; nor was it just the mountainous waves, which were thundering against the sides of the vessel, making her ever  timber creak and groan. No, far worse to Jonah were the shouts of the mariners, the captain and his crew, as they struggled to keep the ship afloat.  Jonah felt sure that those men were about to die-all because of him! 

What had put Jonah in such dire straits?  He had made a serious mistake in his dealings with his God, Jehovah. What had he done?  Were matters beyond repair?  The answer can teach  us much. For example, Jonah's story helps us to see how even those with genuine faith can go astray-and how they can make amends.

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