You can be sure of this: The Lord set apart the godly for himself. The Lord will answer when I call to him. Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent.
Observation
What things in life can you be sure of? Death and the sun coming up each day. But God tells the believer to add to his/her list to be sure that God sets thems apart. Being set apart comes with certain rewards, one of which is listed right here "The Lord will answer when I call to him". God hears all prayer, but only promises to answer the believer. It doesn't mean he won't answer the unbeliever, but the promise is for His children.
David meditates on these promises so that anger will not control him. He is being persecuted and ridiculed, but instead of focusing on the injustice, he focuses on God.
Application
Anger is a powerful force, once planted it takes root quickly and can easily lead to sin. I struggle with anger when injustice is prevailed upon me. One time God reminded me that I too was unjust, that I too had done evil in His sight. I was broken when I realized the bitterness that I had sown in my own heart, when I was just as much of a sinner as those who I had hurt me,
Now I know to get that anger out immediately. God shows me how in these verses...turn my thoughts over to Him.
Prayer
Father, I praise You that I can run to You; You are a mighty shelter and refuge for the weak. Oh Lord and I am weak. Father, I praise You that my coming to You is not dependent upon my own righteousness, but solely and completely upon You, and who You are.
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