Sometimes our rebellion takes us on paths we never imagined, further and deeper in turmoil. As we contemplate the direction and predicament of our decisions we find that floods, waves, and billows pass over us as a reminder of our failures. Jonah’s story reminds us that while in the grasp of rebellion, there is still a God Who listens, awaits our repentance, and offers His mercies anew, often with the same calling and a new perspective.