ANGRY?

ANGRY?

 Billy Sunday was a professional baseball player who became a highly influential early 20^th century evangelist.  He related a memorable encounter with a lady who tried to rationalize her angry outbursts.  “There's nothing wrong with losing my temper,” she said.  “I blow up, and then it’s all over.” 

 “So does a shotgun,” Sunday replied, “and look at the damage it leaves behind!”

 Actually, God’s Word offers us mortals a pass on becoming angry, as long as it is not followed up by sinful behavior. (Ephesians 4:26)  At times, anger can even be unexpectedly traded for positive behavior.  Years ago during a Knicks-Bullets playoff game, one of the Bullets came up from behind the great Walt Frazier and punched him directly in the face.  Strangely, the referee called a foul on Frazier. But Frazier didn’t complain and his expression never changed.  He simply called for the ball and put in seven straight shots to win that competition – an amazing display of productive anger.

 So if you’re angry about something, just discipline yourself and refuse to lash out.  Instead, channel your emotions and produce righteous results.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!