Jonah. The parodical structure of a prophet being reluctant to do God’s bidding and then accepting God’s call with gritted teeth shows me that it’s not always easy, but we’re never alone 🐟🐟

Mines actually the part where the OT switches over to the NT and Jesus is teaching in Matthew about everything that we literally just spent so long reading about and making complete sense of it all. Not really a single story, but it’s the most epic culmination of literature I’ve ever read.

I love how Esther tells a beautiful story of God saving His people without ever mentioning Him by name. God's provision for the widow who fed Elijah speaks deeply to me not only of God's provision in tough times, but also of genuine giving of all you have to God for His use even when it appears you'll be without. The story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego helps me realize I need to stand strong in what God says is right even when culture is trying to make you bend the knee.

Joseph