David was angry because the LORDâs anger had burst out against Uzzah. He named that place Perez-uzzah (which means âto burst out against Uzzahâ), as it is still called today.
1 Chronicles 13:11
Charah
cause, fire to burn anger, Arabic burning sensation, in throat, etc., from rage and pain) â
Is it alright to be angry with God?
âOne bold message in the Book of Job is that you can say anything to God. Throw at him your grief, your anger, your doubt, your bitterness, your betrayal, your disappointmentâhe can absorb them all.â - Philip Yancey
âBy considering the scope of the Bibleâs teaching on this subject, we may conclude that it is acceptable to bring all our cares to God, including matters that may move us to frustration or anger. However, we must not come to God in a spirit of complaint or anger against Him, for it is never proper to accuse God of wrongdoingâ - R.C. Sproul
Something interesting thoughts from InspiredWalk.com
This is where I land on the issue:
With all these varying thoughts, including mine, which side of the issue do you land on? Is it, or isn't it OK to be mad God?
I wonder why David heard from the Lord that he would be king of Israel. How long did he follow in obedience, run for his life, and hid in caves before God revealed His plan to David?
In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the LORD told you, âYou will be the shepherd of my people Israel. You will be Israelâs leader.ââ
2 Samuel 5:2
Trust God with everything, and especially my feelings about everything.
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