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Jonah 4:6 · KJV

"And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?
5So Jonah went out of the city, and sat on the east side of the city, and there made him a booth, and sat under it in the shadow, till he might see what would become of the city.
6And the LORD God prepared a gourd, and made it to come up over Jonah, that it might be a shadow over his head, to deliver him from his grief. So Jonah was exceeding glad of the gourd.
7But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.
8And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize God's provision in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to find joy in simple things?

3

When have you experienced relief from grief unexpectedly?

Life Application

grief

Acknowledge the small comforts that God provides during difficult times. Keep a gratitude journal to reflect on these moments.

joy

Seek joy in your daily life, especially in the small blessings that often go unnoticed.

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JonahOT

Jonah, the son of Amittai, was a prophet known for his reluctance to follow God's command to preach to Nineveh. His story illustrates themes of obedience and mercy.

First appearance: 2 Kings 14:25

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