Study10A..But sometimes trouble comes upon us because of our own foolishness and sin. This was so in the case of Jonah. The story is moving and heart-breaking, ...think about it.

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Study 10A THE PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE FROM TROUBLE
GREAT PRAYERS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT


Scripture Portion: Jonah 2: 1-9
The key verse to this concluding study in our series is Jonah 2:1. In chapter 1 we read the sad record of the prophet’’s disobedience and doubt, and of the consequent trouble that befell him. It was after this, and only when he was in real trouble, that he prayed. We all experience trouble, and the fact that we are Christians does not give us any immunity from trouble. Indeed, the fact that we are Christians ensures trouble, as we learn from Philippians 1:29; Hebrews 12:5-12; 1 Peter 1:7. But sometimes trouble comes upon us because of our own foolishness and sin. This was so in the case of Jonah. The story is moving and heart-breaking, but also challenging and very practical in its application to us. Notice first of all:-
1 . Jonah’’ s great trouble
Read through chapter 1 carefully and notice how Jonah’’s trouble increased with mounting intensity, until in chapter 2 we find him giving his testimony about his trouble and the Lord’’s gracious deliverance. Concerning his trouble notice:-


(1) The nature of it. We read about this in Jonah 1:15 and 17. This man was cast into the sea and was then swallowed by a fish. He was surely in great trouble, and notice this in three ways: First, he was in trouble physically –- his body was affected (Jonah 2:2); second, he was in trouble mentally –- his mind must have reeled at the very thought of his predicament (Jonah 2:6); and third, he was in trouble spiritually –- for he was out of touch with God (Jonah 2:4). How does your trouble compare with Jonah’’s?
(2) The intensity of it. It was very severe indeed, as we learn from verse 2, “”my distress””; and in verse 2 again, ““from the depths of the grave””; verse 3, “”the currents swirled about me……swept over me…”…”; and in verse 7, ““my life was ebbing away””. This was no ordinary trial. It was an overwhelming one. How does your trouble compare with this in its severity? But what was the reason for Jonah’’s trouble?
(3) The reason for it. Jonah had disobeyed and distrusted God, and in this he had committed a grievous sin against the Lord. This was the reason for and the cause of Jonah’’s trouble. God’’s sovereignty and activity are very clearly brought out in this prophecy. Notice what “”the Lord”” did –- in Jonah 1:1-3, and 4 and 17. Notice also that in Jonah 2:3 he attributes the storm, the waves and the trial to the Lord. God had brought about this great trial as a chastening, as His loving and sanctifying purpose to break His servant’s self-will and stubborn disobedience. The Lord has done this in love.

We shall continue in the next part of this study..
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