Sunday, August 23, 2015

ANGER IS AN EMOTION


Psalm 4:3-5            But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.

A psalm of lament

Relief comes to David and he acknowledges it as having come from God. Such relief comes to those who are His and who call out to Him for help. We may find that others mistreat us and we become angry. No matter the conflict that others bring upon us, our anger is no justification for us to sin.

Yes, anger is an emotion and being angry is not sinful. Sin comes from our anger when we choose to respond improperly toward others. We may find such anger festering when we lay down at night. Without inviting God into your reflections of the day that is passed could lead you to fixate on the injustice that brought your anger. Let it go, let God bring relief.

The godly are those who are faithful and devoted to God. David knew that God would hear him when he called and would answer him. We too can be confident that God listens to our prayers and answers when we call on him. Sometimes we think that God will not hear us because we have fallen short of his high standards for holy living. But if we have trusted Christ for salvation, God has forgiven us, and he will listen to us.

When you feel as though your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling, remember that as a believer you have been set apart by God and that he loves you. He hears and answers, although his answers may not be what you expect. Look at your problems in the light of God's power instead of looking at God in the shadow of your problems.

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