JONAH 3

JONAH DELIVERS HIS MESSAGE + THE NINEVITES REPENT

Once again, God calls Jonah to go to the city of Nineveh. This time, Jonah accepts the assignment and travels for three days towards Nineveh. When he arrives, he shares the message that God has given him. Using only eight words, Jonah tells Nineveh that they have forty days to turn towards God before their city will be overthrown.

Miraculously, the Ninevites respond to Jonah’s short but effective message. Under the leadership of their king, the people of Nineveh turn to God and fast in repentance. When God saw the sincerity of their faith, He relented the disaster that awaited Nineveh. Instead of their city being overthrown, their hearts were overturned. God is willing and able to forgive even the most wicked and rebellious people.

Both the sailors and the Ninevites show more humility and repentance than Jonah himself, showing that God can work in the hearts of anyone willing to follow Him!