Jonah 1 verse 1 "Now word of Lord came unto Jonah son of Amittai, saying, verse 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me."

Jonah was picked by God to go preach to Nineveh. He tried not to heed call, and instead headed in other direction. While on sea Lord sent a great storm and everyone on ship were afraid for their lives, except Jonah, who was fast asleep. The shipmaster came to him and asked him to call upon his God (he recognized that Jonah was a man of God). They cast lots to find out why storm was so great, and lot fell on Jonah. He then testified to these lost souls and requested that they throw him overboard. Then storm ceased. Then men of ship feared Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto Lord, and made vows. God used Jonah even when he was running.

God could have thrown Jonah away, and picked someone else to preach to Nineveh...but God is sovereign, and chose Jonah (this was Jonah's destiny).

Psalm 105.19 "Until time that his word came, word of LORD tried him."

Waiting for promise to be fulfilled. Waiting during trials, testings and tribulations. Waiting when all hope seemed gone. Waiting when family and friends misunderstood. Waiting while wrongly accused. By faith, waiting for God's purpose to be done.