Anger of the Lord
Nahum 1
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(v. 2-3) "God does not tolerate rivals. The LORD takes revenge. The LORD takes revenge and is full of anger. The LORD takes revenge against his enemies and holds a grudge against his foes. The LORD is patient and has great strength. The LORD will never let the guilty go unpunished.Raging winds and storms mark his path, and clouds are the dust from his feet." (v. 6) "Who can stand in the presence of his rage? Who can oppose his burning anger? He pours out his rage like fire and smashes the rocky cliffs."
My Thoughts
God 'is full of anger?' What? Isn't anger a bad thing? Well, yes, unless it is for a righteous anger. God does not get angry and say bad words or lash out at people. God becomes angry when people go against what is right. We get angry when things don't go the way we want them to.
It's okay to get angry. It is a natural human emotion, in fact, it's an emotion that God has. It it when we get angry at stupid things that it is wrong. God does not get angry at stupid things. He doesn't even become angry that often. It's not like God is angry at us every time we do something wrong. He is slow to anger.
God's anger burns against those who are against God. We all make mistakes and God does discipline us when we do, but God is love. If our hearts are not against God, then God is not against us.
It would be wise of us to control our anger as well and only let ourselves become angry about things that God would become angry about. I know I get angry, frustrated, upset and annoyed about stupid things. Much more than I would like. That's why right now, I ask God to please take away any and all anger that is in me for anything not worth being angry about. Give me a righteous anger. Let me only become angry about things that you become angry about. Amen.
It's okay to get angry. It is a natural human emotion, in fact, it's an emotion that God has. It it when we get angry at stupid things that it is wrong. God does not get angry at stupid things. He doesn't even become angry that often. It's not like God is angry at us every time we do something wrong. He is slow to anger.
God's anger burns against those who are against God. We all make mistakes and God does discipline us when we do, but God is love. If our hearts are not against God, then God is not against us.
It would be wise of us to control our anger as well and only let ourselves become angry about things that God would become angry about. I know I get angry, frustrated, upset and annoyed about stupid things. Much more than I would like. That's why right now, I ask God to please take away any and all anger that is in me for anything not worth being angry about. Give me a righteous anger. Let me only become angry about things that you become angry about. Amen.
Prayer Time
Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.
Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.
Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!
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