Hello Gentlemen,
I do not know about you gents, but lately I have been struggling a little with some anger issues. It is not that I do not control my tongue, but it seems that sometimes I just can not get my point across to some individuals. It seems like if I’m talking to the wall and nobody is listening. Well I then become a little impatient and slowly turns into anger. Then a thought came into my mind. I was reminded of when Jesus entered the city of Jeruselem and the crowd was gathered and cheering; Hosanna, Hosanna, for he who comes in the name of the Lord. The Phariasies wanted Jesus to quite the crowd from cheering so loud, but Jesus responded; “If I tell them to be quite for even the stones on the road would cry out, ”Hosanna, Hosanna, for he who comes in the name of the Lord”.
What I have come to realization is that instead of me becoming angry like the Pharasies I should instead be crying out; Hosanna, for he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna meaning: “God save me now”. It fits perfect with our weekly devotion and in preparation for the up coming Celebration of Easter Sunday.
Guard Your Words Against Anger
Proverbs 29:22 – An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.
If you are like most men, you know a thing or two about anger. After all, everybody gets mad occasionally, and your no exception.
Anger is a natural human emotion that is sometimes necessary and appropriate. We can refer to when Jesus became angry in the temple and he confronted the moneychangers: “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all those who were buying and selling in the temple, and overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the seats of those who were selling doves” (Matt 21:12)
Righteous indignation is an appropriate response to evil, but God does not intend that anger should rule over our lives. God intends that we turn away from anger whenever possible and forgive our neighbors just as we seek forgiveness for ourselves. As we all know that life can be very frustrating, some great some small. On occasion you and I, like Jesus, will confront evil, and when we do, we may respond as Jesus did: vigorously and without reservation.
As long as you and I live here on earth, we will face countless opportunities to lose our temper over small relatively insignificant events: a traffic jam, an inconsiderate comment, or a broken promise. When you are tempted to lose your temper over the minor inconveniences of life, DON’T. Turn away from anger, hatred, bitterness, and regret. Turn instead to God and when you do, you will be following Gods commandments and giving yourself a priceless gift…the gift of Peace.
Words of Wisdom
Anger breeds remorse in the heart, discord in the home, bitterness in the community, and confusion in the state. -Billy Graham
Get rid of the poison of built-up anger and the acid of long-term resentment. – Charles Swindoll
Anger is the noise of the soul; the unseen irritant of the heart; the relentless invader of silence. – Max Lucado
Take no action in a furious passion. It’s putting to sea in a storm. – Thomas Fuller
God’s Words of Wisdom
2 Timothy 2:24-25
And the sevant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient; in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves…..
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Matthew 12:36-37
But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.
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Rick Perales
Building Leaders Worldwide
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