DECEMBER 21, 2023 – Anger Of The Lord

Anger Of The Lord

 DECEMBER 21, 2023
 Daily Reading – Nahum / Revelation 12-13

 GOD’S WORD:

Nahum 1:3 The LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked: the LORD hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

 GETTING INTO GOD’S WORD:

        I occasionally like to watch the old western movies. They are for the most part, pretty predictable. There is a loudmouthed bad guy, trying to do terrible things. There is the sheriff in town, who attempts to be the sole enforcer of the law. He may have a deputy, but always needs more help. Then there is the hero. This person is often quiet, and peaceful by nature. Not a showoff. Not a bragger. Not too scary. That is, until they run into the bad guy, who in some way pushes their buttons. Then this quiet, peaceful, hero displays his underlying strengths and abilities. He suddenly becomes “Supercowboy,” and rides in to save the day. After that, when all is safe again, he slips back into the background until he is needed again. You just have to love those heroes. They are strong, wise, and able to do great things, yet they never show off or brag. They do not have too.

        God is my greatest Superhero. He is strong, wise, and able to do the greatest things. Yet, today’s verse says; “The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked:…” I am so glad He does not get angry easily. If He did, you and I would be in great trouble. He never dismisses sin, or wickedness. However, He is patient with us, providing a remedy for that sin through His Son Jesus. Which everyone would do well to avail themselves of before they must face the anger of the Lord.

         

 GETTING GOD’S WORD INTO ME:

        When we make Him Lord of our life, the same chapter that warns of His anger, also tells us in Nahum 1:7 “The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” He really is always the Hero in all this.

Does God know you trust Him?