Jonah 1:1-5
I had a dream on 04/05/2024, early that morning (around 2:00 am). I dreamed that Jesus spoke to me:
“Teach about Jonah and Nineveh.”
There was nothing in my dream but me and Jesus, and Jesus spoke directly to me.
I then went back to sleep and dreamed that I was praying for people and speaking over them. It was a big crowd, and the pastor and Betty were with me.
I looked over at the pew and saw Linda Brewer sitting there. She smiled at me, and I could see the Glory of God all over her and around her. People in the congregation were bringing others for me to pray for. Max (the pastor’s brother) even brought someone for me to pray for.
The night before these dreams, on 04/04/2024, I dreamed of chaos in the US; I remember the ground had a thick sheet of ice everywhere. I dreamed of rescue teams, firefighters, and ambulance teams everywhere, trying to help people.
The area was filled with mass casualties. (This dream included the pastor’s family and myself as I was looking at all the wrecks and chaos around.)
The First Call:
We need to make a habit of answering the first call and obeying what God tells us to do. Jesus answered the first call of the Father!
If we would answer the call the first time when God speaks to us, we would not have so much resistance in life (or learn life the hard way). America needs to answer the Call.
Jonah was going the opposite direction. Not only was he going the opposite direction, but he was also going away from the presence of the Lord. (Sounds like America today.) They have chosen to walk away from the true answer!
The Great Storm: Something is about to take place right before our eyes with America being disobedient. Pray, church, and pray for America/pray for the world.
God sent a storm to chase after Jonah and to fulfill his will.
Are you facing a storm? If so, check to see where God has placed you and where you are now. Are you feeling that resistance?
(America has gone the opposite direction like Jonah, but God will chase us just like he did Jonah so we can fulfill his will and win the lost souls.) Jonah 1:5 Notice that it states “Jonah was fast asleep.”
Just like Jesus on the Boat, he was fast asleep. Which boat will you choose to sleep on? The one that obeys the call or the one that runs?
So many of us fall fast asleep in our chaos. (We shut down and sleep.) Storms are raging, and instead of praying, we continue to sleep. We shut down during disobedience, or if things don’t go our way!
We decide to treat God like he is a human friend and shut down communication when we should be praying to him. God is the almighty God, and we need to treat him that way!
All the other people on that boat were miserable because of one disobedient person. (Be careful who you hang around because it matters. It will affect your life with chaos if they are not following the Father’s will.
You will find yourself in a constant fight and constantly not living in peace.) Again, what boat are you choosing to sleep on? Although these men were scared and knew that Jonah was the cause of the chaos, they still tried to help him.
Jonah 1:5 stated “Nevertheless, the men rowed hard trying to bring the boat to land.” (Find yourself a few good men who will help you out of your mess.) After experiencing the power of God, these men vowed to God (vs 15-16).
Maybe America needs to experience the power of God to go back to him and vow to him. The ones that are not saved need to see the mighty hand of God so they can renew their Apologies for the cutoff. Here’s the continuation:
It is time for us to heed the warnings and embrace obedience to God’s call. Let us not slumber in complacency but rise with fervor and dedication to our faith. The signs of the times are clear, urging us to awaken from spiritual slumber and embrace the truth of God’s word.
As we reflect on the story of Jonah and Nineveh, let us recognize the importance of repentance and turning away from wickedness.
Just as Nineveh turned from their sinful ways and found salvation, so too must America and the world seek God’s mercy through genuine repentance.
We must rekindle our prayer life, worship, and dedication to God. Let us not allow the chaos of the world to drown out the voice of God calling us to righteousness. It is time for us to wake up, to repent, and to prepare for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
May we be bold in our faith, compassionate towards others, and unwavering in our commitment to God’s will. Let us heed the warnings, embrace obedience, and walk in the light of God’s truth. The time to wake up is now, for God is calling us to arise and shine forth his glory to the world.
