Thursday, September 22, 2022 - FOOLS LET ANGER FESTER

"I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)

Day 265 - (Today’s Bible readings: Joel 2:1-11; Psalm 81; Romans 11:25-36)

FOOLS LET ANGER FESTER 

“Be not quick in your spirit to become angry,

for anger lodges in the heart of fools.” (Ecclesiastes 7:9 ESV)

We have all known people that have a difficult time controlling their anger. You learn to treat them in a cautious manner. How are you doing with anger? 

This is an important question.  Uncontrolled anger can have some terrible consequences, such as broken relationships.

Paul urges us to apologize for angry outbursts and seek reconciliation.  

‘Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger.” (Ephesians4:26) 

The best motivation for controlling our anger comes from remembering that Jesus’ death has assuaged God the Father’s anger over our sins. All who repent and believe in Christ are reconciled to God and are free to share that reconciliation with others.

Heavenly Father, thank You for not being angry with me over my sins. Help me to share Your forgiveness with that person(s) I have been angry with. Just as I celebrate my reconciliation with You, may that person and I soon celebrate our reconciliation. In Jesus’ saving name. Amen.

Pastor David Paape

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), undergirds this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:

https://files.lcms.org/file/preview/JyxxRfAT2Eg7JfDCXaPP99G4y4rJrZQO?

Then scroll down to 2022 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!