Jesus sharply rebuked the Pharisees telling them that no sign would be given to them except for the sign of the prophet Jonah. Just what is this “sign of Jonah?” Commentators vary in their opinions as to exactly what this sign is; but what is very clear is that in light of the presence of the Messiah, seeking a sign beyond His Person and work is considered “wicked and adulterous.” Yet sensual people love to live by sight and feeling, and as a result Jesus Christ becomes insufficient, in and of Himself. The more carnal a person is, the more they will be taken in by remarkable or impressive outward signs, and the less likely they will walk by faith in the invisible but Almighty God. In the very life of Jesus, God has opened all the stops, delivered all of His signs, and provided all the proof necessary for us to believe. To seek for heavenly signs such as visions and dreams, or apologetic proofs from science, or “signs of the times,” in patterns ofhistory, the moon or sun, weather, the economy or politics, are allnot only insufficient, but may be an indication of infidelity to God’s covenant. For One who is greater than the temple, greater than Jonah, and greater that Solomon has come, and He is our final Prophet, Priest and King! Do not insult His majesty by seeking for a sign from the muck and mire of some parlor magician, prophetic guru or mysterious storyteller. You have Him who died and conquered the grave; you have Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; He is more than enough; hear Him!
