Revelation of the Word:
Revelation of the Word 23/05/2023 Admin
THEME: POWER OF UNDERSTANDING
Proverbs 14:29 NIV
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”
INSIGHT
-One who has a short temper often gets into trouble, and ensnares those around him. The Bible warns against making friends with hot-tempered people, or associating with those who are easily angered, for you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared (Proverbs 22:24-25). When Dinah was raped by Shechem son of Hamor the Hivite, his brothers Simeon and Levi, who were short tempered did not wait for their fathers decree on the matter and acted outrageously. They killed all the men in Shechem and this exposed their father Jacob to his neighbors, the Canaanites and Perizzites (Genesis 34:1-30). When their brothers received a blessing from their father, a curse was pronounced upon them as indicated in Genesis 49:5-7 saying, “Simeon and Levi are brothers their swords are weapons of violence. Let me not enter their council, let me not join their assembly, for they have killed men in their anger and hamstrung oxen as they pleased. Cursed be their anger, so fierce, and their fury, so cruel! I will scatter them in Jacob and disperse them in Israel.” When we receive patience; a fruit of the Holy Spirit, we obtain understanding and are able to tame our anger and remain calm as we wait on God’s guidance.
PRAYER
Dear Almighty Father, we come before Your throne of mercy today to obtain grace and mercy to help us during our time of need. We exalt You and worship You Lord for who You are and all You have done unto us. We thank You and pray that You fill us with Your uncommon peace, Your peace that surpasses all human understanding. May You fill us with Your understanding that we may have proper reasoning and judgment because of Your peace that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. May You grant us Your fruit of patience that we may wait on Your guidance and discern Your voice. May You cleanse us and sanctify us with Your precious blood from all iniquity and trespass. We surrender our nation, community, workplaces and families unto You that You may grant us Your peace and patience. We pray for our leaders and security forces that You may fill their hearts with Your patience amidst violent situations. We pray for all those who are going through hardships and challenges that You may fill them with Your peace and faith in You dear Lord Jesus. We pray this believing and trusting the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Further reading: Proverbs 15:18
Blessed Tuesday
https://christ.co.ke