Reconciliation-God's Dream, Jon's Nightmare

• Jonah 1:1 (NLT)
• Jonah 1:2 (NLT)
• Jonah 1:3 (NLT)

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God has COMMITTED to us, dedicated to US, the ministry of reconciliation.  The church is best qualified bc we remember what is was like to be enemies of God, yet He pursued us. 

*the trials I have must be put into perspective given what could have happened had God not been with me!

Reconciliation is not a request but a command and obligation!  

Jonah knew the truth- father's name means truth- it was in his DNA.  

God likes people you don't.  Imprecatory psalms:  sometimes, God writes things in the bible so you will know what NOT to do.  Look at JESUS as your example.  Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.  

Disobedience causes you to do the things you should have been doing (praying, fasting, reading your bible) anyways.  So let yourelf be used properly.  

Reconciliation is intended to benefit future generations.  You have no idea how important that person you don't like will be to your kids, friends, etc.  

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