In the Bible there is a verse that states, “Surely the wrath of man shall praise Thee: the remainder of wrath shalt Thou restrain” (Psalm 76:10). It is interesting to notice the way in which God makes man’s wrath praise Him.
Remember how Joseph’s brethren hated him and sold him into Egypt? Later God used Joseph to save the Egyptians and Joseph’s brethren from starvation. He told them, “Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good . . . to save much people alive” (Genesis 50:20).
In the book of Esther, Haman had great wrath against the Jews. But God allowed it to result in Haman’s own destruction and then in the exaltation of the Jews he wanted to destroy.
What about the presidents and princes who sought occasion against Daniel? God used their wrath to be the very cause of their destruction by lions.
When angry men stoned Stephen, God used this event to work on the conscience of a young man named Saul. Saul was converted soon after and was mightily used of God in blessing to His people by writing inspired scripture.
But did you know that God can get angry too? The wrath of God abides on those who do not believe on the Lord Jesus. Also, God is angry with the ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, and soon He will punish all those who reject His love and pardon. Although “God is love,” the day of His wrath is soon coming.
1. How did Nebuchadnezzar react when Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego said they would not serve his gods nor worship the golden image?
Daniel 3:___
2. What are the things that will bring the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience? Colossians 3:___
3. Henceforth, Naaman was going to sacrifice only to the Lord, but what was his reaction when told to wash in Jordan? 2 Kings 5:___
4. When great Babylon comes in remembrance before God, what will He give her? Revelation 16:___
5. What do those who are hypocrites in heart heap up to themselves?
Job 36:___