Jonah 4:1—so Jonah is pretty much pissed. In this section of scripture, Jonah is so upset because The Ninevites turn from their wicked ways, but Jonah felt they still deserved the wrath of God and that their repentance was only temporary. Jonah was mad at the very nature of God. He even said in V. 2 that he knew that he was a compassionate God, slow to angry, abounding in love… He says it like this is a bad thing! I know that I have done this in my life…probably even recently. I had to stop and think of all the times I have come to the place where instead of leaning on God’s character and trusting his ways are better then mine, I get a little Jonah attitude.
I know for a fact that I have looked at someone and doubted their sincerity towards God. I know I also have felt like I would do a better job of controlling God’s mercy and compassion. I am so much like Jonah. No wonder God used vomit as a vehicle to get Jonah where he needed to go. I too am like vomit at times in this area. I do not want to ever limit God’s gracious actions for other people’s lives. Once again scripture slaps me in the face. When it comes to me needed mercy I lap it up like a dog at a water dish; I need to be that sincere when praying for the mercy of God on other people’s lives, as though it was my neck on the line….
