I liked the title of Kevin's sermon about Jonah 4:5-11 - "That's It?" It is an interesting way to end a story, with a question. Just as God showed great compassion on the Ninevites, He showed compassion to Mr. Bad Attitude, too, who sat down on an overlook to mope about God's compassion on the city. God saw Jonah's lack of compassion and still sent a shade vine to ease his discomfort.
But, as Kevin pointed out, at least Jonah was being honest with God - and He can handle our honesty. God gave Jonah yet another opportunity to learn when the vine died.... And that is encouraging to me, because I know that God continually gives second (and third and on and on) opportunities for me to learn through my sin. May He teach me compassion and love through His eyes so that He is the one who is glorified in my life.
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