In so many of our churches today I feel that we are getting it right. For the most part.
When I was younger I was a member of a small country church that had about 85 members. The pastors tended to preach hell, fire and brimstone. I would often feel afraid of God. My fear of God was the reason I tried to do right.
I clearly remember being 19 and going to a church on the other side of the town I grew up in. This church was huge to me. There were about 300 people at the service and it even had a balcony! I remember the pastor preaching about the love of God. He spoke about how Jesus died for us to save us from our sin. The God he taught about was loving, forgiving, patient, and understanding.
My faith was transformed that day. I saw a side of God that I had never known before.
I think a lot of churches today speak of the love of God. The God that is slow to anger. But friends we have to remember that God can be angry.
In verse 14 it says "The the Lord's anger burned against Moses".
In verse 24 it says "At the lodging place on the way, the Lord met Moses and was about to kill him".
God was angry because Moses did not obey him in circumcising his son.
God calls us to obey him. He is not pleased when we willfully disobey.
God was patient with Moses and gave him answers to his questions. He gave him signs to show the people.
When Moses didn't do what God wanted, God was angry.
Today I need to remember that God can be angry with me. I think about all of the beautiful songs I hear on K-Love every day. I am trying to think really hard but I am pretty sure not one of them has a verse that says "Do what God says or he could get angry enough to kill ya."
Funny but serious. The message is clear here today. God loves us but God wants us to obey and do his will. God can be angry with us.
Lord, thank you for reminding me that you are not just an angelic figure sitting on a cloud in the sky strumming a harp. You are the living God. You love me. You know the number of hairs on my head. You know what my strengths and weaknesses are. You equip me to do the things you have called me to do. Thank you for the reminder that you are not happy when I don't obey. Thank you for reminding me that you can be angry at me. Lord help me to be still and listen to you this morning. Help me to see how I have angered you by my sin and disobedience. Forgive me for those times I have done it my a way. Lord, have thine on way with me today. I am the clay and you are the potter. Use me today to be a kingdom builder for you and not a kingdom builder for myself. Lord thank you for this word today. Amen
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