How to deliver God's message faithfully?
What steps can we take to faithfully deliver God's message in our lives?

Set the Scene

“Arise! Go to Nineveh, the great city, and proclaim to it the message that I give you.” (Jonah 3:2)

Jonah’s second chance reveals a timeless pattern for anyone who wants to carry God’s word faithfully.


Step 1: Listen Attentively

• Scripture is God’s voice; open ears and open Bibles go together (Romans 10:17).

• “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)


Step 2: Rise Immediately

• Jonah “arose and went” (v. 3). Delayed obedience is disobedience.

• Abraham left “as the LORD had spoken to him” (Genesis 12:4).

• The disciples “left their nets at once and followed Him.” (Matthew 4:20)


Step 3: Go Where God Sends

• God’s call has a direction: Nineveh for Jonah, your workplace, school, or neighborhood for you.

• “Whom shall I send? … Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8)


Step 4: Proclaim the Exact Message

• Jonah spoke the words God gave, nothing less, nothing more.

• “Do not diminish a word.” (Jeremiah 26:2)

• Paul declared “the whole counsel of God.” (Acts 20:27)


Step 5: Rely on God’s Power

• The task is humanly impossible; the Spirit supplies courage and clarity.

• “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you.” (Acts 1:8)

• “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)


Step 6: Walk in Repentant Obedience

• Jonah’s prior rebellion didn’t disqualify him; repentance restored usefulness.

• “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive.” (1 John 1:9)


Step 7: Trust God with the Results

• Nineveh repented—something Jonah never imagined.

• “So is My word that goes out from My mouth: it will not return to Me empty.” (Isaiah 55:11)

• “God gave the growth.” (1 Corinthians 3:6–7)


Practical Takeaways

– Keep Scripture central; memorize key verses for the situations you face.

– Start each day by surrendering your plans to God’s assignment.

– Speak truth graciously; tone matters as much as content.

– Celebrate every evidence of God’s work, whether dramatic or small.

Follow Jonah’s redeemed example: listen, rise, go, and proclaim—then watch God move.

How does Jonah 3:2 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?
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