Title

Faithfulness Thwarts Wrath

Scripture
And the Lord said to Moses, “Get away from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.”
(Numbers 16:44-45)
Devotional
We often mistakenly ignore God’s wrath. The Lord God is a loving God. He is full of compassion and mercy. He is also a just God. He will not violate His law. It is for this reason that the book of Hebrews says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” There is always a penalty for sin. There is a price to be paid. Yet, the Lord diligently holds on to His mercy, love and compassion, and more than often quenches His wrath. The nation of Israel was about to be annihilated because of their rebellion, but God relented because of the faithfulness of one man, the man Moses. When God’s wrath is about to come on the people of disobedience, the obedience of just one can thwart it. You can be that one. You can stand before the Lord on behalf of your family. You can beseech Him for your country. You can call on the Lord to exercise His mercy instead of His wrath.
Text For The Day
Numbers 16:44, 45: And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Get away from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.”
 
Thought For The Day
“A missionary wrote me: ‘Sometimes adversity tempts me to discouragement in the face of seeming failure. But I take courage and press on anew, as I remember that God does not hold me responsible for success, but for faithfulness.’ Jesus said, ‘Well done, you successful servant.’” Corrie Ten Boom, Each New Day.
Questions To Ponder
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Wrath” is the reserved attitude of a just and holy God when confronted by sin and evil. It belongs to Him and Him alone (Deuteronomy 32:35, Romans 12:18, Hebrews 10:30).
 
Referencing: “Make atonement for them; for wrath has gone out from the Lord,” Numbers 16:46.
 
Applying: For whom do you need to intercede? Who do you know that may be about to incur the just and holy wrath of God? Pray for them; intercede for them, and warn them.