Say among the nations, "The Lord reigns." The world is firmly established, it cannot be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity. Psalm 96:10
What makes you mad? Is there one thing that infuriates you every time it happens? Most of us have a button that is easily pushed. We all have at least one thing that will cause our eyes to burn with passion and anger.
For me, it is inequity. If I sense unfairness in someone's treatment, either of me or someone else, my anger will flare. Maybe it stems from growing up on the wrong side of the tracks.
Oh, my family wasn't poor. Even with a family of eight, we always had food, clothing, and a warm bed, but so often I felt others looked down on me. Living in the enlisted housing rather than where the officers lived. Living in a trailer instead of a house. (Now, they call them "manufactured homes.") Living on the north side of town rather than the south. Living on the west side of the street and not the east.
Someone else always had more. Sometimes I forget how many had less.
But today, if I sense someone's opinion of me is unfair, it's usually best for me to keep my mouth shut.
Interestingly, when it comes to really being judged with equity, I plead for mercy. Everyone should treat me fairly... except God. If He did, I would have been a pile of ashes long ago.
Lord, thank You for Your wonderful mercy. Thank You for making the way for this undeserving man to spend eternity with You. Help me remember on this day, this Good Friday, the depth of Your mercy and love. Jesus, You gave everything You had - Your very body. Forgive me for the times I treat You unfairly. All glory and honor belong to You.