God's delay isn't indifference; it's mercy. Jonah 1 reveals that even a watery grave can be a rescue vessel. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explores why God gives us time to repent before the hammer falls. What if being swallowed by a giant fish was the only way to keep Jonah's heart from sinking forever?

This is part three of the sermon, "The Lord of the Storm."

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Podcast Timestamps:
02:45 – Transfer of Fear: Why the fear of God took over the sailors.
05:24 – The GI Tract of Mercy: Why the giant fish was a gift.
06:44 – Continuation is Grace: Understanding why God withholds the hammer.
09:18 – The Reason for the Delay: Why Jesus hasn't returned yet.
11:24 – Resurrection Life: How the "sign of Jonah" provides us just what we need.
17:53 – Set Aside for a Season: What to do when God starts doing deep soul work in you.

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Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.

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