Let’s be honest—Jonah might be the most relatable prophet in the Bible. God says, “Go to Nineveh,” and Jonah replies, “I think I’ll head to Tarshish instead.” Classic.

Jonah didn’t run from God because he didn’t hear Him—he ran because he did. And sometimes, if we’re being real, we do the same. God nudges our hearts toward something outside our comfort zone—a conversation we don’t want to have, a call to serve, or a step of faith—and we find ourselves heading in the opposite direction.

But here’s the good news: God doesn’t give up on Jonah, and He doesn’t give up on us either.

After a storm, a sea toss, and a rather unexpected stay in the belly of a fish, Jonah finally goes where God asked him to go. And something amazing happens—God moves. People repent. Lives change. Jonah’s obedience, even delayed, becomes part of God’s bigger plan.

The story reminds us that the direction God calls us to matters. It may not always be easy, or logical, or convenient—but it’s always purposeful. Obedience isn’t about perfection; it’s about trust. It’s saying, “Yes, Lord,” even when the path looks a little fishy.

So wherever God is calling you today—toward reconciliation, service, courage, or something new—don’t run. Or at least, don’t keep running. Turn around. Follow His lead. You never know what kind of grace is waiting on the other side of your “yes.”

“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time…”
—Jonah 3:1

Because God is the God of second chances—and He always knows the right direction.