S – Then the people of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth—from the greatest of them to the least. 

⁶ When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.

Jonah 3:5–6 CSB

O – Jonah’s declarations that the Lord gave him brought results.  The people of Nineveh repented and even the king acted up on it.

A – When the Lord directs us to do something, the results line up with His will.  Ironically, most of the commentary discusses whether it was genuine repentance due to the fact they still were vicious in their military actions and daily life.  I think that Jonah’s obedience is the central point of the story.

R – Lord, I need to hear your voice daily.  As your Holy Spirit leads and prompts, let me obey and move accordingly.  The results are up to you.  I cannot control others…nor do I want to.  I am responsible for my thoughts, words and actions – those need to point to a healthy relationship with you.