If I were to write a book about a rebellious prophet, one of my first choices would be JONAH.
Just read the first chapter of Jonah in the Old Testament of the Bible.
Notice how many times Jonah did exactly the opposite of what God told him to do.
Notice his emotions.
Notice the predicaments he faces.
Notice how God never gives up on Jonah even when Jonah would rather die than live.
Good grief, now that is a faithful and persistent God for sure.
The chapter is only 17 verses and I happen to enjoy the old King James Version for its poetic language. And Chapter 1 is only the beginning of Jonah's trials and tribulations as he rebels against being called to be a prophet.
I invite you to read the first chapter. Like potato chips ... I bet you can't read/eat just one. More compelling than the hottest sci-fi flick around.
The difference is... YOU provide the special effects with your imagination.
My question to you is what would YOU do if God told you to go and tell a whole city to stop being evil and turn instead to worship the God of Israel?
I imagine I might hide behind a rock in the desert. Even as Jonah went the absolute opposite direction and went to sea instead. Its a great story full of paradoxes and images. Enjoy. Listen and Learn.
Jonah Chapter 1
