Pastor Bob DuPar
July 15, 2008

Journal Entry



Scripture

1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30; Romans 2:25-3:8; Psalm 11:1-7; Proverbs 19:10-12.

Observation

The huge man in 1 Chronicles 20:6 with 6 fingers and 6 toes sounds like a character out of the movie, The Princess Bride.

1 Chronicles 21:15 is a neat picture/example of God’s mercy in withdrawing judgment. The text says that God was “grieved” and intervened in suspending the angel’s hand of destruction by calling out, “Enough!”

David’s experience in 1 Chronicles 21:26 of seeing God rain fire down from heaven upon his sacrifice/altar was a memorable moment which he never forgot – I’m sure.

Finally, Proverbs 19:11 grabbed me,

“A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense.”

Application

I’m thankful that God displays emotions and is moved by our suffering and pain – even if it is self-inflicted.

Patience is a sign of maturity. And, what a gift, what a blessing, to be able to overlook and forgive personal offenses against us.

Prayer

“Lord, grow in me Your patience. May you cushion the blows and offenses of others against me that I might respond in forgiveness and grace.”