RHAPSODY OF REALITIES MONDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER.
EXUDE JOY AND ESCHEW ANGER BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God (James 1:19- 20).
Many donโt realise how maintaining a joyful heart is key to fulfilling Godโs purpose for their lives. Isaiah 12:3 says, โTherefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.โ Your faith prevails in an atmosphere of joy, joy that comes from your inner man.
Some allow their desires or failed expectations rob them of their joy. But as a Christian, your joy is independent of circumstances. True joy is in fulfilling your purpose; doing the things the Father asked you to do.
The Word admonishes us in James 5:13: โIs any among you afflicted (ill-treated, suffering evil), let him pray; Is any merry, let him sing Psalms.โ In Ephesians 4:26, the Word tells us that we shouldnโt allow our anger, fury or exasperation last for long.
Godโs holy anger is only expressed towards those who do evil and works of unrighteousness; and itโs not your job to be angry on His behalf. For example, when Samuel was angry that the children of Israel asked for a king, God said, โSamuel, why are you angry? They didnโt reject you; they rejected meโ (Read 1 Samuel 8:6-7). God didnโt permit Samuel to be angry.
Anger defaces your beauty in the spirit. Therefore, eschew anger. Manifest the joy of the Lord always, for the joy of the Lord is your strength; thatโs where your glory is. Hallelujah!
CONFESSION
Iโve put on the new man, which, after God, is created in righteousness and true holiness. Iโm full of joy! In me, thereโs no bitterness, rage, or anger. I only give vent to the love and righteousness of God, expressing His kindness, meekness, patience and goodness. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 19:11 NIV; James 1:19-20; Ecclesiastes 7:9 CEV; Colossians 3:8
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Galatians 2:1-21; Songs of Solomon 1-2
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 23:1-12; 2 Samuel 5-6
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