Imagine driving full speed into a brick wall, convinced you’re going the right way. You keep hitting it, frustrated, bruised, ignoring the open door just a few feet away. It sounds ridiculous, but how often do we do this with God? We face closed doors, setbacks, or redirections, yet stubbornly insist on our own way. Jonah is a perfect example. God called him to go to Nineveh, but Jonah ran in the opposite direction, thinking he knew better. His refusal led him into a storm, overboard, and inside the belly of a fish. It took darkness and desperation to break through his stubbornness. Even after obeying, Jonah was angry when God showed mercy to Nineveh—revealing that stubbornness isn’t just about what we do; it’s about the posture of our hearts. Through it all, God patiently pursued Jonah, gently asking, “Is it right for you to be angry?” God isn’t threatened by our resistance—He lovingly works to soften our hardened hearts and steer us back toward His best.