"He was the one who restored the boundaries of Israel from Lebo Hamath to the Sea of Arabah, in accordance with the word of the Lord, the God of Israel, spoken through his servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath Hepher."

--II Kings 14:25

"Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to Him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Niniveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jnah, and now one greater than Jonah is here."

--Matthew 12:38-41   

I. Running from God

A. Reasons

1. Fearful of what God will do (4:2)

2. Failure to release control

B. Resources

When we run from God, Satan will always provide transportation

C. Results

1. Outside of God's will and plan

2. Endanger others

3. False security

4. Unaware of the needs and pains of others

II. Being pursued by God

Jonah experienced God's mercy, grace, compassion, power and provision

III. Getting back to God: jump overboard!