The Purpose of Storms Part 2

Starting with Romans 8:28, Pastor Pete reminds us that “all things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” In this episode, he illustrates how this truth unfolds in the life of Jonah.

God pursued Jonah—not out of anger, but out of love—even sending a storm to redirect him. He didn’t give up on the people of Nineveh, despite their wickedness. And He even cared for the people of Tarshish, a seemingly forgotten place.

What’s remarkable is that the storm meant to correct Jonah’s path also changed the hearts of the sailors. They began by praying to false gods, but by the end, they were in awe of the Lord, offering sacrifices and making vows—becoming believers themselves.

Now, these once-unbelieving sailors are sailing to Tarshish as unexpected missionaries, carrying a powerful story: about a God who commands the sea, who saves, who pursues, and who longs for all people to be redeemed.

In the end, God can use the storms in your life not just to shape you, but to reach others through you. What feels overwhelming today might be the very thing God uses to transform you—and those around you—into faithful followers of Jesus.