I came across this photo of my little brother and it made me laugh and gave me a twinge of sadness. It reminded me of Jonah for a few reasons and had me reflecting on:
- the Jonah story as satire
- the incongruity of many of the events in the book: the worst are forgiven, the godly run away, the dark depths give light and answers, the fish, the worm (!)
- vulnerability
- all the ways Jonah runs or puts on an act
- how answering the call isn't easy / might not make us happy
- the ocean / the beach
- humour