June 5
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PSALM 89 GOD’S WRATH AGAINST HIS ANOINTED
38 But now you have cast off and rejected;
you are full of wrath against your anointed.
39 You have renounced the covenant with your servant;
you have defiled his crown in the dust.
40 You have breached all his walls;
you have laid his strongholds in ruins.
41 All who pass by plunder him;
he has become the scorn of his neighbors.
42 You have exalted the right hand of his foes;
you have made all his enemies rejoice.
43 You have also turned back the edge of his sword,
and you have not made him stand in battle.
44 You have made his splendor to cease
and cast his throne to the ground.
45 You have cut short the days of his youth;
you have covered him with shame. Selah– Psalm 89:38-45
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WHEN GOD’S WRATH MANIFESTS IN YOUR LIFE by ILMA
When you continue to follow your flesh and disobey the Lord
Do not be surprised when you slowly witness God’s wrath
As you proceed with your sinful ways with much recklessness
Watch out! You will get more confused and wallow in darkness.
The Lord made a covenant with his people and faithfully fulfill it
In turn, he expects much loyalty and obedience to the Holy Spirit
As soon as you allow your hearts to be lawless and hardened
Expect the consequences of such disobedience to manifest.
Abide in the Lord, live to please him alone and follow his path
This is the only way you can stand strong and not be swayed
Keep away from evil and you will never experience God’s wrath
Pursue peace, get close to the Lord and you will experience joy.
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REFLECTION
• Why is God who is love also a God of wrath?