God's Unchanging Love

Reading: Jonah 4:1-11

Devotional: As we read about Jonah's anger towards God's mercy for Nineveh, we're confronted with a challenging truth: God's love extends even to those we may consider enemies. Jonah struggled to accept God's compassion for a city he despised. How often do we find ourselves in a similar position, resistant to the idea that God's grace could reach those we deem unworthy? Today, reflect on the vastness of God's love - a love that pursued you when you were far from Him. Consider: Is there someone in your life you struggle to love? How might God be calling you to extend His unchanging love to them? God's mercy isn't rationed based on human worthiness; it flows freely from His nature. When we resist His grace toward others, we reveal our own misunderstanding of grace. Like Jonah under the withered plant, we often care more about our comfort than God's compassion for souls.

Reflection Question: Who in your life represents your "Nineveh" - someone you'd rather see judged than shown mercy?

Action Step: Write down the name of one person you struggle to love and pray for their well-being today.

"God's love never ceases. Never. Though we spurn him, ignore him, reject him, his love never falters." - Max Lucado