Don’t Allow Anger – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional July 22nd

(Speak Words that Edify, Not Destroy)

TO THE BIBLE: James 1:20
“for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.”

LET’S TALK
Joshua was known for his gentle spirit, but he struggled with anger when people misunderstood him. One day, during a heated argument with a fellow team member, he stormed out in frustration.

Later, while studying the story of Moses, he realized how anger cost Moses the Promised Land. If anger could hinder Moses, whom the Bible described as the meekest man on earth, from entering the Promised Land, then it’s something you must guard against.

Numbers 20:2-13 gives an account of how Moses allowed anger to overshadow his obedience. The consequences were severe. God reproved Moses for failing to sanctify Him before the people: “

Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” (Numbers 20:12).

Moses’ anger thwarted his lifelong vision. He later glimpsed the Promised Land from afar but couldn’t go in with Israel as he had hoped (Deuteronomy 34:1-4).

Let anger find no place within you. No one should cower because of your wrath. No matter what happens, restrain yourself from anger.

Ecclesiastes 7:9 says, “Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.”

Every so often, declare, “There’s no anger in me; the love and compassion of Christ rules my heart.”

Someone might ask, “But Pastor Chris, the Bible acknowledges that we could be angry but not sin in Ephesians 4:26.”

Yes, but it cautions against allowing anger to harden your heart. Why harbour anger? It serves no good purpose.

Instead, you can have holy anger. Holy anger causes you to respond in dealing with Satan and his evil works in the earth and in the lives of people.

Holy anger makes you deliver people from trouble. When you see the work of Satan in someone’s life and you say, “No, I’m not going to let this happen,” and you deliver that soul, that’s holy anger; it causes you to demonstrate your faith and the love of God.

So, let your life reflect the love of Christ. Don’t allow anger hinder God’s work through you.

Go Deeper
John 12:23-24 NIV; John 13:31; John 17:22; Philippians 2:8-9

Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that guides me to serve you joyfully and spread your love and righteousness everywhere. Thank you for your grace at work in me to please you in all things and bring glory to your Name, as I manifest the character of peace and self-control, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 27:1-26, Psalms 21-22
TWO YEAR
Ephesians 1:1-14, Isaiah 42

Act:
Daily declare, “The love and compassion of Christ rule my heart; there’s no anger in me.” practice patience when provoked; respond with love and wisdom.