Jonah 4

When Jonah looked at Ninevah, he saw a repulsive people. When God saw Ninevah, He saw their need. Jonah was more concerned about his comfort and his reputation than God’s. It’s as if he considered the city God’s problem. God loved them so much that He sent Jonah with a message of hope.

Jesus looked upon Jerusalem with the Father’s compassion. He wanted to gather them to Himself, but they rejected Him.

But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name: [Jn. 1:12]