God Always Answers
Jonah 2:1–2 ESV
Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me…
1. God answers us even when we are guilty
Jonah 2:1–2 ESV
Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the belly of the fish, saying, “I called out to the LORD, out of my distress, and he answered me…
Psalm 107:10–11; 13-15 NLT
Some sat in darkness and deepest gloom, imprisoned in iron chains of misery. They rebelled against the words of God, scorning the counsel of the Most High. “LORD, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom; he snapped their chains. Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.
2. God answers us in impossible situations
Jonah 2:5–6a ESV
The waters closed in over me to take my life; the deep surrounded me; weeds were wrapped about my head at the roots of the mountains. I went down to the land whose bars closed upon me forever...
Jonah 2:6 ESV
I went down to the land whose bars closed upon me forever; yet you brought up my life from the pit, O LORD my God.
3. God answers us at just the right time
Jonah 2:7 ESV
When my life was fainting away, I remembered the LORD, and my prayer came to you, into your holy temple.
Jonah 2:9b
“Salvation belongs to the LORD!”
