Friday, February 23, 2018

DAILY READINGS: Exodus 14:5-31; Psalms 49:1-50:23; Acts 7:30-8:4

Then said the Lord, Doest thou well to be angry? Jonah 4:4

This question, that was asked of Jonah, may apply to us today! Are we frustrated because things haven’t gone as we planned? Are we upset with God because of some unexpected difficulty—loss of job, sickness or unanswered prayer? Instead of venting our feelings, may we reflect quietly instead upon some of the characteristics of the Lord that Jonah outlines in verse two. “I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness” (Jon. 4:2). Dwelling on His character will refresh our souls and ease our distress. —Pete Smith

Lord, I would place my hand in Thine, Nor ever murmur or repine;
Content, whatever lot I see, Since ‘tis my God that leadeth me. —J. H. Gilmore