God, I Am Angry with You!

Warriors Arise: January 16, 2023

2 Samuel 6:6-8 (NKJV) And when they came to Nachon's threshing floor, Uzzah put out his hand to the ark of God and took hold of it, for the oxen stumbled. 7 Then the anger of the Lord was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by the ark of God. 8 And David became angry because of the Lord's outbreak against Uzzah; and he called the name of the place Perez Uzzah to this day.

Anger is such a strong emotion. David had thirty thousand men escorting the ark of God to Jerusalem and then this happens! Now, he was responsible for Uzzah's death or at least he would receive the blame. He did not tell Uzzah to put his hand out and touch the ark. If David had let the ark of God remain at the house of Abinadab then Uzzah would still be alive. Can you imagine the people's reaction when this happened?

Did you see that?

Did I really see what I thought I saw?

Why did the instruments stop playing?

Why is no one singing?

What happened?

What is David going to do?

Did God tell David why He killed Uzzah?

Thirty thousand people plus those who came on their own and were of the house of Abinadab, were escorting the ark of God to Jerusalem. Not everyone would have been watching at the exact moment Uzzah reached out. Maybe everyone was. Maybe enough people saw the oxen stumble and there was a big gasp that caused everyone to look quickly. Maybe someone was calling out to Uzzah, "Noooo!"

I can't imagine what David was feeling. He planned this event. He had great anticipation for the arrival of the ark of God in Jerusalem. Then this happened. I feel his anger and I have had the same questions he probably was faced with.

What did I do wrong?

Why wouldn't God give grace when He knew Uzzah was only trying to help?

What are these people going to think?

Will I be able to lead these people to trusting God?

How will I be able to show them God's mercy?

Will they kill me?

Will this be what I am remembered for?

David is not happy with God. Have you been in a situation where you were not happy with God's decision, discipline, or judgement? Did it make you angry? I sure have, and yes, I have been angry at God. In the moment, I was angry with every cell in my body. Thankfully, God can handle it. He can handle my hurt, pain, disappointment, anger, frustration, and irritation. God has taught me that it is ok to be angry, but I am not to sin in my anger. Ephesians 4:26-27 (NKJV) “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, 27 nor give place to the devil.

Amazingly, like only God can do, He let me know He heard me and poured His love upon me, until it touched every cell in my body, thought in my mind, and pain in my soul. His love heals. His love brings peace. His love restores my brokenness. He is not afraid of my human-ness. He knows exactly how to reach me in the deepest part of my being. He restores my soul, steadies my walk, and strengthens my will to trust Him. He always has a way to accomplish what He has put in my heart to do. He had a way for David to bring the ark back to the people. David had to ask God and He would give him the answer. It's just that simple. God has a way for us to do what He has put in our hearts to do.

I do not want to brush over David's anger. It is real. Just like it is real for you and I. He needed to go and cool off. He needed to be desperate enough that he had God's way for this to be done. I have been in similar situations. Thankfully, no one was killed in something I did, but people have gotten hurt with something I have done, even something I have done for the Lord. My anger had to be dealt with before God could give instructions. I had to go to Him. I told Him how I felt. These are things He already knew, but confession is good for the soul and I needed to confess my anger and my sin to God. Then I was in a position of receiving from Him.

I am sure it took David a while to get his anger removed. He probably felt like he hadn't done anything wrong. He maybe had some anger toward God on Uzzah's behalf. No matter how angry he was with God, he had to find peace. He had to admit his wrong and humble himself before the Lord. This can be so difficult. Many times people feel they have a right to be angry with God for something He could have prevented. God is sovereign; but that doesn't mean He overpower's man's will in order to make sure we do it right. That isn't love. We have to choose God and His ways. That is love. We have to trust God and His ways. That is love. We have to follow God and His ways. That is love.

When we work through a situation where we were angry with God, we will come through stronger in our relationship with Him.

Father, it can be so difficult to face my anger. I know You can handle it. Sometimes I don't want to admit how hurt I am. I don't want to admit I am wrong. I don't like to be so upset with You or anyone else. I get frustrated with feeling like, I am trying to do something to honor You and then it backfires. I feel the sting of the failure and the pain of what it cost others. Thank you for teaching me to trust You. Thank You for teaching me to listen to You for not just what to do, but how to do it. I will position myself before You and hear You voice. Thank You for being able to handle my anger and pour out Your peace upon my heart, mind, and body. Thank You for restoring our relationship with Your lovingkindness in Jesus' name amen.

A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,

Veridee Joy Hand

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