Running Ahead of God – Jonah 4

When We Don’t Want to Go

Running Ahead of God – Jonah 4

Jonah was angry because he knew that God would have compassion on Nineveh.

Jonah ran ahead of God.

• Jonah figured up his plan without thinking about God’s plan.
• Jonah wanted Nineveh punished as an example to his own people.

God teaches Jonah a lesson on forgiveness.

Jonah, and the nation of Israel had forgotten their purpose.  (Genesis 22:18)

Application

• God feels compassion for those we want judged.

• God’s judgment is reserved for those who persist in rebellion.

• We must be sensitive to the spiritual needs of those around us.

• We must not run ahead of God in anything.

Main Point:  We cannot allow ourselves to forget our purpose.