We continue in the narrative lectionary and our theme "Standing up as People of Faith." We hear the story of Jonah, a reluctant prophet sent to preach God's word among Israel's enemies in Nineveh. Confounded and bitter at God's compassion to the Ninevites, this story invites us to consider how we perceive enemies in our lives today. On this post-election Sunday, how do we hang on to God' grace and compassion even as we face very real divisions in our nation?