Jonah was the bearer of bad news to the wicked people of Nineveh. In 40 days the city and its inhabitants would be destroyed because of their evil ways. Scripture says that upon hearing this news the people “believed God”. They mourned, fasted, and most importantly—they repented. God met their passionate pleas and contrite hearts with compassion. The good news is that God saves! “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9) What really does God mean when he says to “repent”?