Kayaker Swallowed Up By Whale!
https://apnews.com/article/chile-kayaking-tourism-whale-b0cafde4b640326f20a9da28003d6c26
-That reminds me of the story of Jonah when he was swallowed up by the whale.
In the story of Jonah, God gave the people of Nineveh 40 days to repent before their city would be destroyed. However, because they truly repented—fasting, praying, and turning from their evil ways—God showed mercy and spared them from destruction.
-The number 40 is significant in the Bible, often representing a period of testing, trial, or preparation (e.g., 40 days of rain in Noah’s flood, 40 years of Israel's wandering in the desert, and Jesus fasting for 40 days in the wilderness).
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I am not a prophet and I'm not prophesying anything-just an observation
The story of Jonah and the Whale is a well-known biblical tale found in the Book of Jonah, part of the Old Testament. It’s a story about obedience, repentance, and God's mercy. Here’s a summary:
Jonah’s Call and His Flight
Jonah was a prophet whom God commanded to go to the city of Nineveh and preach against its wickedness. However, instead of obeying, Jonah ran away and boarded a ship sailing in the opposite direction, toward Tarshish.
The Storm and Jonah’s Sacrifice
While at sea, a great storm arose, threatening to sink the ship. The sailors, fearing for their lives, cast lots to determine who was responsible for the calamity. The lot fell on Jonah, and he admitted that he was fleeing from God. He told them the only way to calm the storm was to throw him into the sea.
Jonah and the Great Fish
Reluctantly, the sailors threw Jonah overboard, and immediately, the storm ceased. Instead of drowning, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish (often called a whale), where he remained for three days and three nights.
Jonah’s Prayer and Deliverance
Inside the belly of the fish, Jonah prayed to God, repenting for his disobedience. In response, God commanded the fish to vomit Jonah onto dry land, giving him a second chance.
Jonah’s Mission in Nineveh
This time, Jonah obeyed God's command and went to Nineveh, warning the people that their city would be destroyed in forty days unless they repented. The people of Nineveh, from the king to the commoners, fasted and repented, and God showed mercy, sparing the city.
Jonah’s Anger and God’s Lesson
Jonah was displeased that God forgave Nineveh and sat outside the city, sulking. God caused a plant to grow and provide him shade, but then sent a worm to destroy the plant, exposing Jonah to the scorching sun. When Jonah complained, God used this as a lesson: if Jonah cared so much for a plant, shouldn’t God care even more for the thousands of lives in Nineveh?
Moral of the Story
God’s mercy is for all, even the wicked, if they repent.
Running from God doesn’t work—He always finds a way to bring people back to His plan.
God’s compassion outweighs human judgment.
The story of Jonah is often seen as a message of second chances and God’s willingness to forgive even the most sinful people if they turn back to Him.