Tim Keller | July 29, 1990
Until you admit that you run from God, you can’t know him or find him. You’re not just a troubled person. You’re not just a hurting person. You’re not a self-sufficient person. Primarily, you’re running.
Every one of us has unique, habitual ways of hiding and running away from God. Until you know what yours are, until you see them, you can’t really grow as a Christian. And that’s what the book of Jonah is about: it’s about Jonah running and God chasing.
Let’s look at 1) the storm God sent and 2) Jonah’s response to the storm.
This Month's Featured Book
Many Christians, and even some pastors, can struggle to share the beauty, hope and joy of the Christian faith in tangible, compelling ways. This book is a guide for anyone who wants to become more effective in sharing their faith, whether it’s in a conversation with a friend or from the pulpit.