God's Anger and Love
It took me a while to get to this verse. I was honestly perplexed by it: it caused me discomfort, to be honest. This week’s devotional will center around that discomfort and how it affected me.
The verse in question is Psalms 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
- Psalms 30:5
The way that I always saw Yahweh was that He was a benevolent God who wanted the best for me at all times. This verse changed that perspective, painting a light on how I sin and it affects Him. I upset Him even though He gave me no reason to do so. In essence, I’m the villain of the situation.
It also demonstrates His goodness though. Through true repentance, I can better myself and my relationship with Him. Like a parent chastising their child for taking the cookie out of the jar before dinner, it isn’t out of hate. In fact, it’s out of love for me that He tells me it’s wrong and that He is upset. The joy that comes is in the fact that I changed for the better, to please Him more everyday.
Associated biblical verses: Isaiah 54:7 - 8, 2 Corinthians 4:17
Think about it: In what instances do you anger Yahweh? Can you be honest with your faults and repent? Do you find ways to fix your mistakes and do better next time?
Prayer: This week, pray about pleasing Yahweh: how to avoid His anger. Pray to be able to abide by His laws and commandments. Pray so that you may be able to present yourself to Him when you do wrong and repent truthfully.