The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. — Psalm 103:8
For most of my life, I have not been slow to anger. If someone insulted me, I have been quick to anger, quick to take offense. Thankfully, the Lord has been working in me, and His character is more and more taking the place of my old defensiveness.
The LORD is slow to anger. What does this mean in practical terms?
It means that we can run to God with all our faults. God’s patience is an open invitation for us to receive the renewal that we need.
Do you like to sin? You can come to God. He will reason with you. He will show you a better way — and you will be convinced deep down inside that what He has to offer is superior, more satisfying, a better deal.
Do you feel so torn up with guilt and shame that you dare not lift your head? You can come to God. He will receive you and bring the cleansing that you need.
Is your heart divided? Are you the double-minded man that James describes? You can come to a patient God who can gently touch all the different parts of your mind and make you whole.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
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