Four Questions for Jonah

From the Pastor: Dr. M. J. Seymour, Sr.

“…What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou? ” (Jonah 1:8)

Part 5: “Of what people art thou?”

“Christians” today seem to have great difficulty of knowing to whom they belong. There are many doctrinal teachings scattered across the world that make an absolute mockery of the clear teachings of the Word of God. Abraham believed God and it was accounted unto him for righteousness, and so shall it be for all who believe God. The Holy Bible reads: “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.” (I Jn. 3:2-3)

Brethren, we do not have to wait and see, for we know that “now are we the sons of God”. “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ;” (Rom. 8:17) Apostle Peter wrote: “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” (I Pet. 2:9) The new creature within has the heritage of a “chosen generation” that is a royal priesthood of a holy nation that is heavenly in every respect. The believer’s people by heritage are the sons of God.

Peter again writes: “Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” (I Pet. 2:5) We are a holy people with the holy task of offering up spiritual sacrifices. Our occupation is not of this world; therefore, be not distracted with the cares of this world. God has set us to a priestly work existing of holy sacrifices. Where are the holy sacrifices of sweet smelling savor due unto God and the Redeemer of our eternal spirits? “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” (Rom. 8:14) Are you?