Jonah - 5 Day Devo for Week 1

Devotional: Every day, we make countless decisions that shape our lives. Jonah made a series of decisions that led him away from God's will. It's easy to find ourselves on a similar path, especially when the world offers so many distractions and temptations. Remember, there's always a boat willing to take you in the wrong direction. But God calls us to make choices that align with His word and His will for our lives.

Verse: Jonah 1:2 - 'Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.'

Question: What decisions are you facing today, and how can you ensure they align with God's will?

Prayer: Lord, help me to make decisions that honor You. Guide my steps and give me the wisdom to choose Your path over the world's distractions. Amen.

Devotional: Sin has a way of distorting our perception of God and His plans for us. It takes us farther than we ever wanted to go and keeps us longer than we intended to stay. Jonah's story reminds us that running from God only leads to more trouble. Instead, we should confront our sins and seek God's forgiveness and guidance.

Verse: Romans 6:20 - 'When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness.'

Question: In what ways has sin distorted your view of God, and how can you realign your perspective with His truth?

Prayer: Father, reveal to me the areas of my life where sin has taken hold. Help me to turn away from these sins and run towards Your grace and mercy. Amen.

Devotional: God's word is our best defense against making poor choices. It never changes, and it provides the guidance we need to navigate life's challenges. Whenever someone tells you that you don't need the Bible, remember that they are trying to lead you away from God's truth. Start with His word, not with your feelings or the opinions of others.

Verse: 2 Timothy 3:16 - 'All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.'

Question: How can you make God's word a more integral part of your daily decision-making process?

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your unchanging word. Help me to seek Your truth in the Bible and to apply it to my life daily. Amen.

Devotional: Being faithful in the little things prepares us for greater responsibilities. Jonah's initial disobedience in a small task led to larger consequences. God calls us to be faithful in every aspect of our lives, no matter how insignificant it may seem. When we are faithful in the small things, we build a foundation of trust and obedience that God can use for greater purposes.

Verse: Luke 16:10 - 'Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.'

Question: What small tasks or responsibilities can you be more faithful in today, and how might that prepare you for greater things?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be faithful in the small tasks You have given me. Teach me to see the importance of every act of obedience, no matter how small. Amen.

Devotional: God's discipline is a sign of His love for us. Just as a parent disciplines their child, God corrects us to lead us back to the right path. Jonah experienced a storm of correction, but it ultimately brought him back to God's purpose for his life. Embrace God's discipline, knowing that it is for your good and His glory.

Verse: Hebrews 12:7 - 'Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?'

Question: How have you experienced God's discipline in your life, and what lessons have you learned from it?

Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your loving discipline. Help me to accept Your correction with a humble heart and to learn from it. Guide me back to Your path and purpose for my life. Amen.