What does the Bible say about God's will in sending prophets?

The narrative of Jonah serves as a powerful demonstration of the absolute will of the Lord. Jonah was sent to Nineveh, not by chance, but to fulfill God's purposes, even using his time in the fish as a foreshadowing of Christ's resurrection. This shows that God orchestrates events for His glory, requiring Jonah to reach the end of himself and acknowledge that salvation is from the Lord. Through Jonah's mission, we see how the Lord uses repentance to judge those who deny His lordship, illustrating the necessity of divine sending in the redemptive plan.