If you have ever asked yourself (or God) the question, "What is God doing?" or thought, "I do not understand what God is doing", then you'll be blessed by this message. I have to confess... I do NOT always understand what God is doing or allowing, particularly when a situation is confusing or hurtful. If you've ever felt that way, then you and Jonah have a lot in common.
My prayer is that Jesus will use this message in your life, and the Holy Spirit will speak clearly to you. We may not always understand at a given moment what God is doing, but He still has a word for us, even in THOSE moments.
May God bless you as you listen and respond to His Word. - Kirk McCormick
In this passage…God is saying to
Jonah…
…Let
me be God.
Jonah 4:4 – “But the Lord replied, ‘Have you any right to be
angry?’”
Point:
We may not understand what God is doing – though we
may
later/after … but the truth is…
God owes no explanation.
Proverbs 19:21 - “We may make a lot of
plans, but the Lord will do what He has decided.” (CEV)
God
is saying to Jonah…Trust me.
** Ever notice that sometimes God’s purpose for our
lives is accomplished not by delivering us out of our difficulties but by leading
us through them.
Jonah 4:10 – “The Lord said, ‘You have been concerned about
this vine, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight
and died overnight.’”
Point: Trust is Opportunity’s response
to crisis.
Job 13:15 - “Though He slay
me, yet will I trust in Him.” (KJV)
God
is saying to Jonah…
I
want the best for everyone.
But Nineveh has more than a
hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their
left, and many cattle as well.
…then the punch line…
Jonah 4:11b – “Should I not
be concerned about that great city?”
Matthew 5:44 – Jesus
said, “Love your enemies! Pray for those
who persecute you!” (NLT)
Point: Pray for your Enemies/Adversaries.
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