Relentless Pursuit
“Second Chances”
Jonah 3

“Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time” –Jonah 3:1

It’s within God’s nature to persevere with us, work with us, give us time. He delights in giving second chances.

“Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity” –Joel 2:13

Jonah’s epic failure is not the final word. Jonah’s really bad week is not the end of the story. Nineveh’s repentance changed the story.

God gave Jonah a second chance, so that Nineveh could get a second chance.

God delights in new beginnings.
 
Holding mercy and judgment in balance. Grace-driven, truth-led.

God relentlessly pursues you, me, our family and friends, and even our enemies.

“When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it.” –Jonah 3:10

We can receive the grace of God in vain. 

Have you allowed the grace of God to find a home deep within your heart? Here’s how:
•	Lord, I’m not enough. But you are.
•	Lord, I can’t save myself, but you can.
•	Lord, I have nothing to offer you, yet you have provided everything.