*Give in to Him.................*

Jonah 1 <http://www.crosswalkmail.com/bnppglhpz_dbjyywyjzbg.html> The
children's story about Jonah and the whale presents the prophet in a rather
rosy light: After three days in the fish's belly, he relents and goes
merrily on to Nineveh. End of story. The Bible narrative has the same
components (storm, big fish, repentant Ninevites) but a totally different
context. From the moment Jonah chose to flee till the end of the book, his
heart was in rebellion against God. The inhabitants of Nineveh were
Assyrians, a people known for their aggression and cruelty. Since they were
the sworn enemies of Israel, Jonah had good reason to despise them. However,
God loved the Ninevites and desired their repentance. The challenging task
of ministering to them carried an additional purpose: breaking Jonah's
unloving spirit--an attitude so strong that he preferred to die rather than
see the enemy saved (Jonah 4:3). God longed to mold the prophet's character
to reflect His own--He wanted a willing, loving servant, but Jonah resisted
at every turn. Pride and hatred drove him ever deeper into rebellion. Note
that while he agreed to go to Nineveh, he didn't repent (Jonah 2:9). The
Lord wasn't fooled; He knew Jonah's heart remained hard. So as the Ninevites
rejoiced over deliverance, their minister stewed in his bitterness.
Emotional and mental anguish were high prices to pay for resistance. What
keeps you from serving the Lord fully? You probably already know the area of
your life He is trying to break. The process is painful, but it's done for
your good and His glory. Give in to Him.

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