Jonah 3:6
"When the word reached the king of Nineveh, he arose from his throne, laid aside his robe from him, covered himself with sackcloth and sat on the ashes.”
This King was touched to his soul by the message of Jonah. So much so that he put on sackcloth and sat in ashes. He was mourning his sins and the sins of his people. This king was so upset by the message he heard, that he caused not only the people, but even their animals to fast and wear sackcloth; (v.7) commanding his people to turn from wickedness and violence. (v.8)
God can change the hearts of men, even ruthless leaders like this king. As it says in Proverbs, “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it whenever He wishes.” (Proverbs 21:1)
Pray for our leaders – as they can be turned from evil just as this king was.
The Truth
“Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may know that You are the Lord God, and that You have turned their hearts back to You again.” (1 Kings 18:37)
