Commit to Memory: “They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes: Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips.” (Psalms 106:32-33 KJV)
Anger is a tormentor and demon that usually manipulate the lives of its victims for destruction. The end result is such that such a destiny is cut short or plagued. The New Living Translations of today’s commit to memory says they provoked Moses to anger and he began to speak foolishly. This is what anger can do to a man be it great or small. It is for this reason the Bible says God is slow in anger. Psalm 103:8 AMPC says:
“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and plenteous in mercy and loving-kindness.”
But why is the Almighty slow to anger? One of the few instances we see in scriptures when God was grieved- the result was the destruction of everything living and moving upon the face of the earth sparing alone the family of Noah. After the wiping away of mankind, beasts, vegetations and every living creature the Almighty God vowed he never again will destroy the earth with water. He sealed this covenant with Noah with a rainbow in the sky (Gen.6:6-7). Whenever you allow anger to have a grip of your life, know that you are living in bondage and stopping your life from attracting good things and your very desires.
Beloved, anytime you are angry the demon of anger is unleashed to wreck havocs. In such ugly circumstance(s) be calm and silent in such odd moments and situations, make a decision to be deaf to derogatory comments or intentions and do not retaliate, walk away in the face of provocation or pray in the spirit else the end result of anger is unpleasant and can detest men from embracing the Christ you profess. These are some measures that can help tame the manifestation of this demon at work in the life of a Believer and I pray that the Holy Spirit will help our weaknesses in this wise in Jesus name.
Reflection: Any time you give a voice or expression to anger, the devil is about to destroy your life.
Prayer Lines
In the name of Jesus, anger will not lie in my bosom.