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Jonah Pt. 26 The Danger of a Closed Heart
Season 13
Episode 26
Published 8 months ago
Description
In this week’s Jonah devotional, we reach a startling moment in Jonah’s story—where God’s mercy toward Nineveh leaves Jonah furious and resentful. When God provides a plant for shade, only to take it away, Jonah’s anger reveals a deeper issue: his unwillingness to share the grace he himself has received.
This passage forces us to ask:
- Do we ever resent God’s kindness to others?
- Are we, like Jonah, quick to judge but slow to extend compassion?
- How does God gently confront our own small-mindedness?
Jonah’s story ends with a challenge—not just for him, but for us. Will we cling to selfishness, or will we embrace the wide-reaching mercy of God?
Reflection Question: When have you struggled to celebrate God’s goodness in someone else’s life? Share your thoughts below.
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