Appointments With God
God Appoints A Mirror
February 14, 2018 • Jeff Lyle
As the story of Jonah reaches its final chapter, we still have unanswered questions. Will God ever gain Jonah’s trust? Will Jonah change after seeing multitudes repent before God? Does Jonah ever experience the attitude adjustment he so greatly needs? In lavish grace for Jonah, God makes effort for Jonah to get his eyes off the Nineties whom he despises, and to take a long look in the mirror to examine his own heart. God frequently holds that same mirror in front of us so we will see what He sees in our hearts.
God Appoints An Awakening
February 7, 2018 • Jeff Lyle
What if someone told you that the greatest singular revival that has ever occurred on earth came through the message of a prophet who did not want any results? Well, if someone told you that, you would be hearing the truth. Jonah’s second chance from God was met by Jonah’s obedience, but not his enthusiasm. Fortunately for the people of Nineveh, God had a desire to see them delivered, so He worked on their behalf in spite of His servant’s bad attitude. This message reveals the magnitude of God’s love for the lost, and the lengths He goes to in order to bring them into His family.
God Appoints A Second Chance
January 31, 2018 • Jeff Lyle
There is a certain type of season wherein a certain type of person experiences a “timeout” from God. For Jonah, running from God had led to disastrous consequences, but God was not content to allow Jonah to end his story in tragedy. Jonah was sequestered by God in the belly of a fish in order to gain understanding about the most important things in life. What Jonah eventually discovered is that God is merciful to rebels and is eager to offer all of us second chances.
God Appoints Correction
January 24, 2018 • Jeff Lyle
You know it’s a bad day in the Kingdom when the one person who is supposed to represent God is actually trying to get away from Him. Jonah’s story continues as the rebellious prophet reaches a crossroads with the Lord. How does God deal with His children when they are digging in their heels against them? You might be surprised that there is great love in the midst of strong correction.
God Appoints A Mission
January 3, 2018 • Jeff Lyle
There are patterns in the Bible which reveal how God operates when He determines to get something done in His kingdom. He often chooses a person, reveals to that person what He wants to do, and then gives that person action items to accomplish. Success is all but guaranteed…as long as the person trusts and obeys God. Jonah was not that type of person. The beginning of his story takes us on a very wild ride.