Jonah 3:1, “And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,” 

What a powerful declaration of God’s grace! Jonah was given a divine mission, but he ran the opposite way, ending up in a desperate situation. He made a clear mess of his first assignment. Yet, after he cried out to God in repentance, the divine call came again, a “second time.” God didn’t give up on His prophet. He offered Jonah a fresh start, a new beginning, right where he had failed.

This reveals the incredible heart of our God. How many times have we, in our own lives, stumbled, made wrong choices, or allowed sin to create chaos? Like Jonah, we can find ourselves far from God’s intended path, burdened by past failures.But with Jesus, there is always a second chance. His grace means that even when we fall, His call can come a “second time.” God is not easily deterred from His purpose, especially when it involves working through His children. He is committed to our transformation. As Revelation 21:5 beautifully declares, “behold, I make all things new.” 

God’s unwavering love means He is ready to offer you a new beginning with Jesus, no matter how much you’ve fallen short. If you feel like your opportunity has passed, remember Jonah. God is the God of second chances, always ready to make things new. 

(Today’s devotion was authored by Bro. Joshua Soliz, a LIFE Group leader and preacher at RBC.)