Jonah 1:17 says, “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”

Now, let’s be honest—if getting swallowed by a fish isn’t a wake-up call, I don’t know what is. Jonah thought he could outrun God. He booked himself a one-way ticket in the opposite direction, but God had other plans. And when Jonah found himself in the belly of that fish, he had plenty of time to think about his life choices.

Ever felt like that? Like life swallowed you whole and left you sitting in the dark, wondering how you got there? Sometimes, our storms and struggles aren’t just bad luck—they’re God’s way of getting our attention. See, God didn’t send that fish to punish Jonah. He sent it to save him. Because sometimes, rock bottom—or in Jonah’s case, fish belly bottom—is exactly where we need to be to finally listen.

If you’re feeling stuck today, remember this—God hasn’t abandoned you. He’s just giving you time to get your heart right. Jonah got spit out on dry land with a new purpose, and so can you. Your struggle isn’t your end; it’s just part of the journey.

 So, trust God, even in the belly of your troubles. He knows exactly where you need to be—and He knows how to get you back on track.