The feeling of injustice rose in me as I glanced around the class, seeing the relief on so many faces.

I’m sure you know the type of story — the one where something major is due and most people aren’t prepared. In the classroom or on the job, these situations happen and at times the one holding power chooses to extend grace.

However, for those of us who stayed on top of things, or who stayed up really late the night before to complete what we needed to, the grace often makes us angry.

In this verse, Jonah was in a similar boat. He was upset that the Ninevites were going to get the grace of God.

Jonah was prone to pointing fingers, wishing others would get a little payback. So are we. We quickly forget the grace and mercy that has been extended to us and are slow to extend it or wish it on others.

Thank goodness, however, that God is not like we are. This verse tells us that God’s character is one of graciousness and mercy, full of love and kindness towards us.

What’s even better is that He promises to always have this character. It doesn’t matter what we have done or how long it takes us to turn to Him, He will not change.