“The Lord asked, ‘Is it right for you to be angry?’” (v. 4)
Let’s take this one out of context, shall we?
(Because my every confidence is that you, unlike Jonah, would not in fact be angry about the remarkable grace God affords to even the worst sinner, when he or she repents in faith.)
I think this question is valid.
Every time we plant our flags in politics.
Every time we wander into the comments section.
Every time we shout at the news.
Every time we see snoop on someone’s blessings on social.
Every time we let a bad five minutes turn into an entire day of calloused unforgiveness.
Every time responsibility forces is back from recreation.
Every time God has been good to some other (and only given to you what you already have).
Every time you are angry.
God’s question for Jonah could very well be His question for us: “Is it right for you to be angry?” Or would what is actually right look more like gratitude for what He has given you, worship because of His great grace, and submission to His utter authority?
Try to hear His voice for Jonah for you.
— Tyler