How long does God’s anger last? David acknowledges God’s deliverance from his past sin. He declared, from his experience, that…His anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! God is forgiving to those who repent—who are willing to admit that they have sinned. We all fall short of the glory of God.
For
everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. Romans 3:23
For me,
another key verse in this focus passage below is:
What will you gain if I die, if I
sink into the grave? Can my dust praise you? Can it tell of your faithfulness?
Hear me, LORD, and have mercy on me.
God
doesn’t really need us…although in our finite minds, we may think that He can’t
exist without us. Truth is that He does want a relationship with us…but He
wants us to be pure and that begins with repenting—turning away from our sinful
nature. He is merciful. He accepts us as we are…but He wants us to change.
David recognized this in his life…and he changed. We can do the same. Looking
back over my life…I can note that because of my relationship with the Lord, I
have changed. I am repentant daily…and I not only seek to please the Lord, but
I am excited about seeing Him working in my life. I am clothed in joy…and am
dancing in my heart because of His love for me…and His love flowing through me
to others. I may still experience some mourning—some sadness over losses…but I
am content with the life and certainly overwhelmed with the abundance which God
has provided to me and my family. God’s anger didn’t last long for David…and it
has not lasted long for me.
Do
you feel that God is angry with you? Cry out to Him for mercy…just as David
did. Hopefully you’ll find that God’s anger doesn’t last long. His
anger lasts only a moment, but His favor lasts a lifetime! Joy comes in the morning. Are you ready for that?
I
will exalt you, LORD, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph
over me. O LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health.
You brought me up from the grave, O LORD. You kept me from falling into the pit
of death. Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name. For his
anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last
through the night, but joy comes with the morning. When I was prosperous, I
said, "Nothing can stop me now!" Your favor, O LORD, made me as
secure as a mountain. Then you turned away from me, and I was shattered. I
cried out to you, O LORD. I begged the Lord for mercy, saying, "What will
you gain if I die, if I sink into the grave? Can my dust praise you? Can it tell
of your faithfulness? Hear me, LORD, and have mercy on me. Help me, O
LORD." You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken
away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises
to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever! Psalm 30:1-12
Joy comes in the morning!
Meditate.
Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.
Prayer
– Lord, open my eyes and my heart to understanding Your word, and following
Your ways. Thank you for all that You have done...and will do for me. I praise You for Your love and mercy.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Consult together, argue your case. Get together and decide what
to say. Who made these things known so long ago? What idol ever told you they
would happen? Was it not I, the LORD? For there is no other God but me, a
righteous God and Savior. There is none but me. Isaiah 45:21
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