By: Tom Zart

JONAHGod’s words to Jonah were to preach at NinevehA great city from which armies against Israel often came.Instead he went to Joppa a city by the seaWhere he paid his passage and sailed without shame.The ship had not gone far before a tremendous storm aroseAnd the crew became frightened and began to pray.They threw the cargo overboard to help stay afloatAs they pondered who among them should be cast away?They chose to draw lots to expose God’s offender.And the lot fell upon Jonah who ran from his callThe sailors tried their best to bring the ship to shore,When they failed they pitched Jonah to suffer God’s law.Jonah’s body hardly touched the waters of the deepWhen up came a huge fish, and swallowed him whole.From within it’s belly he had time to think of his sinsMake peace with God, and purify his soul.After three days, the fish swam close to shoreCasting up Jonah on dry land unharmed.Again Jonah heard God’s voice from his heartSaying save Nineveh from Lucifer’s charm.Soon after he preached, that Nineveh along with its peopleGod would destroy unless they turned from their wicked ways.To his surprise, they listened and repented their sinsAnd were told by their king to pray for God’s praise.By Tom Zart

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