Kindling the Wrath of God

# 146 - Today's Du-votional comes from: 1Sa 11:4-6, “So the messengers came to Gibeah of Saul and told the news in the hearing of the people. And all the people lifted up their voices and wept. 5 Now there was Saul, coming behind the herd from the field; and Saul said, "What troubles the people, that they weep?" And they told him the words of the men of Jabesh. 6 Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused. (1 Sam 11:4-6) First of all note the tears of the people. These are tears of sorrow for their brothers in Gilead and tears of hopelessness. These people are crying because all they can see is defeat. You know, its almost like those times when a brother or sister comes to you with a seemingly impossible situation, and you say, “I will pray for you.” These people hear the problem facing the people of Gilead and they cry for them. Their tears are their prayer. That's a good thing! Because look who hears their cries! The king! And the Spirit of the Lord overwhelms Saul, and He breaks out in love and peace? Not! He breaks out in what we would call righteous anger! Yes, our God is capable of wrath and seriously folks we should pay more attention to this attribute. Listen to some examples from the New Testament: Eph 5:5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Col 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, Heed the Words of the Holy Spirit and seek to put to death all manner of sexual sin, covetousness, and idolatry. Come to the King daily, crying out for His help in the battle against the world, our flesh, and the devil. Ask Him for forgiveness and strength for the day to resist these invitations to the wrath of God.