The Sign of Jonah

Reading: Matthew 12:38-41

Devotional: Jesus points to Jonah's experience as a foreshadowing of His own death and resurrection. Just as Jonah spent three days in the belly of the fish, Jesus would spend three days in the heart of the earth. This 'sign of Jonah' reminds us that God's plan of salvation often looks different from what we expect. The religious leaders wanted a spectacular sign, but Jesus offered something far greater - His sacrificial love. Today, consider where you might be demanding 'signs' from God instead of trusting His work in your life. How can you embrace the ultimate sign of God's love - the cross and empty tomb? The greatest miracle isn't found in external displays of power but in the transformed heart. Christ's resurrection proves that God can bring life from death, hope from despair, and redemption from ruin. We don't need more signs; we need eyes to see the magnificent sign already given.

Reflection Question: What "signs" are you demanding from God instead of trusting the finished work of Christ?

Action Step: Spend five minutes meditating on the cross and resurrection, thanking God for this ultimate demonstration of love.

"The cross is the lightning rod of grace that short-circuits God's wrath to Christ so that only the light of His love remains for believers." - A.W. Tozer