I WILL PAY WHAT I HAVE VOWED
In defiance of God’s clear command Jonah fled,
He thought he could get away and thus he dared!
He was wrong, for God pursued Him with love,
A storm and a great fish were sent from Heaven above!
In defeat and in the belly of Sheol, Jonah cried to the Lord;
He knew he was wrong and sought forgiveness from God.
He knew he faced certain death if God would not answer;
God’s deliverance came; There was nothing sweeter!
He was at the brink of death because of his foolishness;
He cried out and pleaded for the Lord’s lovingkindness.
Graciously God answered him and gave him salvation;
Jonah found a new spirit of faith that gave him inspiration.
He had vowed that he would give praise to God for His grace;
He would not be silent now; he would preach to the Assyrian race!
He had been changed; he found revival to his sorrowful soul;
Seeking to fulfil his vow to God was now his new-found goal!
Inspiration: Jonah 2:2
Charles Tan