The gun pointed at my face…
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The Bible says, “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1, NIV)
A few weeks ago, I told you the story of a client who pointed a gun at my face and described the damage it would do to my brain. Many people would have responded in fear or shock. Some would’ve fallen apart or been very angry to be threatened. Thankfully, I didn’t.
Have you ever had your life threatened? Have you ever been bullied?
Many of our readers wanted to know what happened. Well, it’s obvious he didn’t blow my brains out. But the rest of the story is pretty amazing.
I remember staying completely calm. I lowered my voice and gently said, “Wow, that’s a beautiful gun. Can I see it?” Then I waited patiently for a few moments. Surprisingly, he reached with his left hand and grabbed the barrel and gave it to me. It was heavy. It was a 357 Magnum. Wow! I’d never held a handgun before that day. It was scary. I then said, “This is beautiful. Can I see the bag as well?” He handed it over to me, and I thanked him. It was also very heavy. It contained loaded clips of bullets. He could’ve killed the entire staff.
I realize now our lives were saved that day by a great God and a gentle answer.
Your answer can either compound a problem or squash it. If you’re an angry person, you may be tempted to react. If your heart is full of frustrations, you may cause more problems than you solve.
Have you read Proverbs 22:24? “Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered,” (Proverbs 22:24, NIV). Another proverb warns, “An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.” (Proverbs 29:22, NIV)
I used to have a wicked temper until I forgave my dad and received healing from God.
Your answers will come from your heart, so make sure it’s healed. Make sure you defuse your temper before it explodes in your face.
Because you’re a miracle.
Thank you for this subject. It is so true because I was full of anger from terrible things that happened to me as a child. The anger only causes more problems. I am going to the Lord and allowing him to heal my hurts. I would say I am in the middle of my healing process! I do try to pause now before responding to situations. This is one I will keep and refer to often. Thanks a million!!
That a blessing keep on Th e process
You are a brave man Pastor Paul, o Lord, remove our anger and replace it with a Generous spirit, Humbleness, Patience, Wisdom and Courage. thank you Jesus.
Praise God Praise God!!!
Grateful that you listened to God and defused a potentially fatal situation. Proverbs 29:22 reminds me of hurts in my past and how I chose paths that were at times spontaneous because of the bottled up anger. Thank you for your dedication and timely God inspired messages. God bless you Paul Marc and staff at A Miracle Everyday and your ministry. May milillions upon millions, etc, be reached and the lost brought home to Him???✝️?
Thanks for your story that help me a lot I am asking God for patience amen
I’m a calm person until my estranged husband came to live with me because he was sick and needed my help.
His selfish attitude hasn’t changed and he didn’t apologise for sending me out of the house 7yrs ago. These and the burden of his sickness make me get angry all the time.
I’ve prayed, read many devotional on anger , asked the Holy Spirit to help me but I’m still unable to overcome this anger.
What should I do next. I don’t like the person I’ve become lately.
Thank you for this. It’s something we should reflect on constantly. God bless.