Jonah 4:6 (KJV) And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.
God begins to teach Jonah a very important lesson. Jonah was concerned about trifling things such as personal comfort, and cared nothing for the salvation of people other than his own. It is a sad fact that in this matter there are a great many in Christian churches just like him. They are glad for comforts and luxuries but care nothing for the souls of men.
Jonah was displeased with God’s decision to offer salvation to the wicked people of Ninevah. He left the city and watched to see what would happen. Would God destroy Ninevah or save it? The love of God is unconditional, so He provided shelter for Jonah in his moment of anger. God always knows what’s best for us. We become disgruntled when He does not give us what we think we want or need, yet He is merciful in His knowledge that we do not understand His plan. He loves and protects us regardless of our emotions toward Him in a moment of frustration; He will remain present and persistent until we realize the blessings His perfect plan bestows.
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