If you are like millions of Americans, you have found yourself feeling frustrated, and maybe even angry at the situation in America. It seems like most people have gotten over the fear or panic of COVID-19, but now they are started deal with the prospects of their state preparing to open up. Emotions are running high on both sides, and a lot of accusations are being slung around. We know that this isn’t helpful, but we just want someone to feel our frustration. I have to admit, I have found myself frustrated and even at times angry with the situation here in Virginia. However, the Lord used my morning Bible reading the other day to bring me under His conviction. The verse is Psalm 119:136 which says, “Rivers of water run down from my eyes, because men do not keep Your Law.”
This is David continuing to write about the blessings and benefits of God’s Word. In today’s text, David is writing about how the Bible informs his emotions concerning the unsaved. It’s easy for us to get upset, frustrated, or angry with people who disagree with us, especially when we feel passionate about something. Yet, let’s be honest, it doesn’t do any good. In many cases, it causes more problems. David is giving us the words we need to hear to guide how we handle these situations as a Christian. Our hearts should be broken over those who are unsaved, not angry with them. We should demonstrate compassion towards them, just as God has demonstrated love and compassion towards us. I think it is also important that we remember where we were when God found us. We were lost and dead in our sin, running in the opposite direction from God until His Spirit through His Word brought us under conviction, drew us, and saved us by His grace. So instead of being angry, and venting our frustrations, let’s instead pray for those who are unsaved. Let’s pray for ways to serve them, and to show them the power of the Gospel and God in our lives. And in His time, may He grant them repentance that leads to their salvation.
By His grace and for His glory,
Pastor Justin