Jonah 4:1
Jonah was a little miffed.
He had gone to this place (that he really didn't wanna) and preached a 'half-assed' message (begrudgingly) and not only did these people listen to what he said, they also took it to heart as a whole nation.
Jonah has preached the shortest and most successful sermon in history and rocked the city with words of revival.
You'd think he would be happy.
The exact opposite. The writer is keen for us to understand just how angry Jonah was with God. First off there is a use of a literary device called a figura etymologia ( a double emphasis )
We see uses of this many times throughout the book of Jonah to show just how intense something was. (e.g. the sailors feared a great fear, Jonah was called to proclaim the proclamation, and now he was angry with a great anger!)
Take it from me. He's upset.
When we are frustrated we need to run to God not away from Him.
Love you x
1 comment:
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Si. xx
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