DAILY READINGS: Numbers 12-13; Proverbs 10; 1 Peter 2
A greater than Jonas is here. Matthew 12:41
Jonah was a substitute for a boatland of sailors. He said, “Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm for you.” Our Saviour is a greater substitute. He died for all mankind. Jonah was a sacrifice that the storm might be appeased; the Lord Jesus was an infinite sacrifice that the wrath of God might be appeased. Jonah was a sufferer, but for his own disobedience; our beloved Lord suffered for the sins of others. Jonah was saved from death by being cast out of the great fish; the Lord Jesus conquered death, never to die again! –J. B. N.
The hosts of sin are vanquished, He is the Victor, Saviour, King;
Then let us all with gladness, our thankful praises bring.—John A. Dellas