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Jesus didn't die for things, He died for people. Yet, Jonah was more concerned about a "thing" than he was for the people of Nineveh. This is a mistake that is all too common today. People put things above people.

Jonah was a real character with some serious flaws. Let's not be like Him and learn from his mistakes so we can have a proper value system of people over things.

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Jonah was a successful prophet but he wasn't happy about it. The people of Nineveh responded to his message, God changed His mind about destroying them and Jonah was saddened. Imagine being sad at your won success. And why did Jonah feel this way? Because he hated what God loves.

Let's listen and not make the same mistake.

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It's amazing how God will bless obedience. And what is it that contributes to that blessing? It is one's reputation. The success of Jonah was in his reputation as being a recipient of the poser of God. The storm, the big fish, spit out on dry land was all of God's power. When people hear and understand that, they change.

Our lives follow that same track. We are all building a reputation. It is how people think of us while we are alive and how they think of us after we are gone. It is worthwhile to build the best one you can.

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It's good to know that failure does not have to be the end of the road for us. Where would we be if not for God's grace? Jonah was thrown into the sea as a form of judgment for his disobedience. But he was spit up on dry land for a second chance at serving God. Mercy follows judgment.

Let's remember that when we fail. There may be discipline but with a humble heart, mercy restores.

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Jonah got off to a bad start with God. He had a mission he refused to do. But God doesn't give up on people. That's a good thing because at the end of the road of obedience is victory.

Each of us need to learn to trust God's commands and believe that where He is leading us is always for the good. Let's see if you can find your own victory in this message.

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It's an amazing thing when someone finally wakes up to God. To know and walk with God is the highlight of life. Jonah has just discovered that. It was a rough road for him but God's plan cannot be thwarted.

Value the fact that you know Him and He knows you. Live in that. Grow in that and enjoy it the best you cn.

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How often do we forget that God is in control. Sure, we can think, and decide and plan but God has the last say. Jonah is going to learn this lesson the hard way but some of our best lessons are learned that way.

This message is a good reminder that we cannot out-maneuver God.

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Though Jonah was a rebellious prophet of God, he came to a place where he was honest about what he was doing. He had to because he was putting the lives of others in danger. We need to consider this as well when it comes to our own personal honesty. Whether we realize it or not, our lives do impact others and admitting the truth about ourselves saves us ands them.