Haiku of the second chance
Tried to avoid it,
but Jonah decides it’s time
to do what he’s told.
He’s still reluctant,
wants God to punish them all;
it’s what they deserve!
God is generous,
gave Jonah another chance.
This time he obeys.
Goes to Ninevah.
Nearing its centre, he cries:
You’ve got forty days!
Unexpectedly
the people pay attention,
believe God’smessage.
Proclaiming a fast,
they dress themselves in sackcloth,
show they’re serious.
Seeing them repent,
turning from their wicked ways,
God had a rethink.
A calamity
had been planned for the city,
but God called it off.
This Old Testament
God can be problematic,
but here we see grace.
© Ken Rookes 2023
