Have you ever gone through a time of disobedience with God? Jonah was a
prophet of God who decided he didn't want to prophesy for the Lord. God
wanted him to deliver a message to Nineveh to warn them against
impending destruction if they didn't turn from their ways. Jonah had
developed a hardened heart toward the people of Nineveh. He didn't
really care if they repented or not; so rather than travel to Nineveh
and deliver the message, he hopped a boat in the opposite direction. You
probably know the rest of the story. He was eaten by a fish and spent a
few days thinking about his decision.
There is a place where we all will obey. What circumstances must take
place for us to become obedient? For some of us, it requires a good
shakeup. For Jonah, it required a big shakeup because he was God's man
to save 120,000 people. He was chosen by God to be used by God, and God
didn't give up on him.
God understands our disobedient heart. He sees what we really are; yet
He gives second chances. God gave Jonah a second chance. He gave the
people of Nineveh a second chance. It is a lesson of love from a
heavenly Father who specializes in second chances. Have you blown it?
Have you disappointed someone close to you? God is the God of second
chances. All we have to do is acknowledge our waywardness. He will
restore. He will give grace. Ask Him.
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