Sign of Jonah

1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven.
2 He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,' 3 and in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. 4 A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah." Jesus then left them and went away.
Matthew 16:1-4


Jonah, not wanting to obey God, ran from Him and ended up separated from God and from the world that he knew, in the belly of a fish for three days. Jesus willingly separated Himself from God to the grip of death for three days in order to redeem you and me and pay the penalty for our sin. God became man, suffered the most horrible, humiliating and painful death imaginable in order that you and I could be reunited with our Creator; that we could live an abundant life, full of His Grace and love; in order that we could act out the very purpose for which He created us in the first place. Are you looking for a sign today? Are you waiting for some big, miraculous thing to happen prior to surrendering your heart of hearts to the King of Kings who died for you and wants so much to be reunited with you in a love relationship that is like nothing else that you have ever experienced in this life? If this is you, then know today that the big, miraculous thing has already happened – Jesus has paid the penalty for your sin and now He is whispering in your ear to accept His gift of life and let Him in. Answer His call today and start living the abundant life of love alongside the One who set you free.