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The Hot Head

  • Then Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made himself a booth, and sat under it in the shade, until he might see what would become of the city. Yahweh God prepared a vine, and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to deliver him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the vine. But God prepared a worm at dawn the next day, and it chewed on the vine, so that it withered. When the sun arose, God prepared a sultry east wind; and the sun beat on Jonah's head, so that he fainted, and requested for himself that he might die, and said, "It is better for me to die than to live." Jonah 4:5-8 WEB.

    A mighty prophet of God a few days before, Jonah now sat in the blazing heat and wished that he was dead. He actually prayed to die. Jonah had been through a long journey to get to Nineveh and even spent a couple of nights in a custom-made fish hotel. Now, Jonah was so angry that God had spared the city he had prophesied the destruction of that he sulked in anger.

    Jonah could have been glad that over 120,000 people had repented at his preaching, and they had turned to the Lord in prayer and fasting. His preaching had sparked one of the greatest revivals of all time, but Jonah was not happy about it.

    Jonah was unconcerned about the death of 120,000 others. What concerned Jonah the most was the blazing sun on his head, and the plant which had been providing shade for him had died. Jonah was upset over a small plant's death but was angry at God for showing mercy and sparing an entire city.

    Every parent knows that your children need to be disciplined at some point, for when left to themselves, they rarely turn out well. And when discipline becomes necessary, it is the parents' job to provide it. So God provided everything that Jonah needed to have the right outlook on the situation.

    While Jonah sat there and pouted, God provided blazing heat from the sun and a scorching east wind to blow on the prophet's head. Then a plant grew up to give him cool shade. But the next day, the Lord provided a worm to eat the plant so that it died. After all of this and Jonah's ensuing temper tantrum, the Lord spoke to Jonah once again. Would God bring an attitude adjustment like that? Apparently so, and without ever being seen.

    Our Heavenly Father will also provide everything that we require to maintain a proper attitude. Sometimes that involves withholding something we think that we need. Or something else comes along we don't think we need.

    God loves you, and He wants you to grow and fulfill the plans that He has for you. Therefore, He will not leave you to grow like a weed (Hebrews 12:6) but will provide whatever it takes along the way to fulfill your destiny. He loves us and only desires the best for our lives, but when you submit your life to Him, He can be relentless in bringing that to pass.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You today. Let me learn lessons quickly and not be stubborn and unchanging. May Your perfect will be done in my life. Please give me the grace to accept change and help me keep a positive attitude today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: Ladies, today is Thankful Thursday at the "Ladies in Distress" group (our RHM women's group)! You are welcome to join in our weekly sharing of thankfulness for the Lord's presence and any blessings you may have experienced, big or small! "Ladies in Distress" is a private group, so if you have any problems joining, just post anywhere and we will help you :). Here is the link: Ladies in Distress


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Yes, Your will be done Jehovah Lord! Praise the Lord Hallelujah! ❤️
April 1, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask this,Amen. 

April 1, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you Jesus for loving us. Amen 

April 1, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Praying for your son, David! God bless your family with good health. Amen.

April 1, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you,God bless you.

April 1, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being in my life. I could not do this without You. Amen

April 1, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father I Thank You for Your Blessings

April 1, 2021
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Maria Melendez
Maria Melendez

God Bless everyone . a good day to praise God .!

April 1, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Have a bless day 

April 1, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone

April 1, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

April 1, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Your will be done, Father. Amen!

April 1, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Lord, please give me the grace to accept change and keep a positive attitude today. Thank you! Amen

April 1, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

God help me to grow in my Christian faith. Open my mind and let me absorb your word

April 1, 2021
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

In jesus  name  amen 

April 1, 2021
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John Smith
John Smithedited: April 1, 2021

Amen.

This, once again, is so timely.  I was just praying for motivation and encouragement to move out of my house (closing - I.e., selling - tomorrow) and kind of sad about it.  Just 4 years ago I moved in and spent my best days (so far) and best years of my life in quiet solitude on 2 acres with my 4 dogs, then 3 dogs, now 2 dogs.  Very sad.  But maybe not so sad any more.

Thank you, Lord, for this Word from You.

Amen.

 

April 1, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father teach me to understand Your will for me, I know that sometimes I am stubborn and try to do things on my own without consulting You. Help me to get Your grace to accept the changes You are making in my life with a good attitude, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Lord help me, I need You, Amen. 

Excellent devotional reminder Pastor, thanks to you and Sylvia. God bless you both, Amen. 

April 1, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen Heavenly Father help me to see you and hear your voice show me your will for my life and give me the health to complete it and I believe with all my heart it will come to pass in Jesus'name I pray amen

April 1, 2021
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

April 1, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

April 1, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord, amen 

April 1, 2021
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

Yes, Lord, Amen!

April 1, 2021
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Susan Petho
Susan Petho

Amen!

April 2, 2021