God May Turn

""Who knows, God may turn and relent and withdraw His burning anger so that we will not perish."" (Jonah 3:9 NAS95)

When faced with our own wickedness, we have two choices. Turn from this and to God or continue down this path and perish. Jonah knows this and therefore said, "You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity" (Jonah 4:2).

Knowing a compassionate God means that he is slow to anger with the rebellion in our life and the wickedness in our heart. God loves showing his mercy to those who seek his face. Repenting from sin leads to understanding God's good and perfect will for all who call on his name. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom 6:23). 

God's gift is free to those who desire to receive this great gift of eternal life in Christ Jesus. Turn from the sin in your life and to the God of righteousness who knows the plans he has for you. God knows what is best for you and will work his will out in your favor for his Glory in Christ Jesus.

God desires that man not perish but repent and have life. God is able to withdraw your just punishment and show mercy and his awesome grace so you will not perish but have everlasting life.

All Scripture from New American Standard Bible 1995 Update Version.