The Heart of God: Reaching People Like You and Me David Norris
Have you noticed the rise of division?
The tension is palpable as strident feelings, opinions and beliefs separate homes, break up marriages and isolate friends.
We see this and feel it, but Jesus is reaching past these things to change lives.
The Heart of God is for People!
From this truth, we can receive wisdom with the bigger picture for others and rise above the tension, showing who Jesus is!
At the core of God’ s character is a deep, unwavering love for people. His heart is not distant, indifferent, or harsh— it is compassionate, patient, and full of mercy. In Jonah 4, we are given a powerful glimpse into this heart, not just through what God says, but through how He responds to both Jonah and the people of Nineveh.
Jonah’ s story is not just about obedience or disobedience. It is ultimately about alignment— aligning our hearts with God’ s heart.
The truth is simple but challenging: God doesn’ t just want to reach people— He wants His church to carry His heart as it does so.
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