Final thoughts before we leave Jonah son of Amittai… Jonah wanted to serve God. On Jonah’s terms. Our relationship with Jesus Christ is portrayed in many ways in Scripture. We are servant, disciple, ambassador, friend, brother, child, Bride. Never—not once—contract … Continue reading
The Lord said, “You have been concerned about this vine, though you did not tend it or make it grow…but Nineveh has more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, and … Continue reading
But God said to Jonah, “Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?” “I do,” he said. “I am angry enough to die.” (Jonah 4:9) Wow, Jonah Childish, much? Look, I’d love to say that I can’t … Continue reading
But God said to Jonah, “Do you have a right to be angry about the vine?” (Jonah 4:9). God has asked Jonah this before. It’s a good question…and a good reminder. “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked … Continue reading
Jonah wanted to die, and said, “It would be better for me to die than to live.” (Jonah 4:8). Have you been there, Beloved? Before we write Jonah off as overly dramatic, can you identify with him? Have you ever … Continue reading
Then the Lord God provided a vine and made it grow up over Jonah…and Jonah was very happy about the vine. But at dawn the next day God provided a worm, which chewed the vine so that it withered. When … Continue reading
But the Lord replied, “Have you any right to be angry?” (Jonah 4:4) Leave it to God to get right to the heart of the issue. I mean, seriously. Who was Jonah to get so self-righteous and uptight? I love … Continue reading
He prayed to the Lord, “O Lord, is this not what I said…? I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. Now, Lord, take … Continue reading
But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry (Jonah 4:1). I know it’s wrong immature unspiritual but…I love this. I’m so glad we have Jonah. He’s a real person, not a cutout character from a Sunday School flannel board. Jonah … Continue reading
When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened (Jonah 3:10). They didn’t deserve it. Mercy, I mean. A little sackcloth … Continue reading