Phinehas took a stand against sin and God’s wrath was turned away (see Numbers 25:6-13).
God’s Son, Jesus, who died for our sin, delivers us from the wrath to come (1 Thessalonians 1:10).
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him (John 3:36).
God is not a man, that he should lie,
nor a son of man, that he should change his mind.
Does he speak and then not act?
Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19).
The God we trust is worthy of praise-filled prayer.
The Lord has said, “Before all people I will be glorified (Leviticus 10:3).”
One day every knee will bow, every tongue confess “that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:11).”
We can give glory to God here on earth and in heaven.
Before Jesus offered himself for us, there was “the law of the burnt offering, grain offering, sin offering, guilt offering, ordination offering, and peace offering (Leviticus 7:37).”
“But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. . . . By a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified (Hebrews 10:12-14).”
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain (Revelation 5:12).”
When they heard that the Lord “had seen their affliction, they bowed their heads and worshiped (Exodus 4:31).”
Worship the God who sees.
When asked to interpret Pharoah’s dream, Joseph said, “It is not in me, God will give a favorable answer (Genesis 41:16).”
People with a big view of God give Him credit for their success.
God saw Leah’s sorrow. When He blessed her, she said:
“The Lord has looked upon my affliction.”
“The Lord has heard that I am hated.“
“This time I will praise the Lord (from Genesis 29:31-35).”
Let your sorrow lead to praise.
Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer (Psalm 66:20).
We praise God because he pays attention to us!
Let the whole world bless our God and loudly sing his praises. Our lives are in his hands (Psalm 66:8-9 bold mine).
Praise the Lord; praise God our savior!
For each day he carries us in his arms (Psalms 68:19 bold mine).
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