The Surprising Side of Grace by Stephen Bly
We need to be overwhelmed with God's deep love. We also need to understand what makes Him angry and why.
Excerpt from the knowing God Bible study, The Surprising Side of Grace ...
I never buy anything from telephone solicitors. In fact, I prefer not to talk to them. I get upset when folks fail to be prompt for meetings and appointments. I get defensive when people compliment me in order to manipulate my behavior. I come close to furious when I see a child or a woman being physically mistreated. It takes intense self-control to keep me from confronting a person who slanders or ridicules Jesus. I don't think you know me well until you know the things that make me angry. And why.
The same is true about knowing God.
When we first come to know Him we are overwhelmed by His love. And we should be. But like all of those we love, there will be a time when we wonder, have I made Him angry?
What about the anger of God? This is, perhaps, the least explored side of His mercy and grace. But to appreciate the loving anger of God is to understand the surprising side of His grace.
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