GallagherM
Active Member
Let me say this clearly: I don’t believe that Jesus absorbed the wrath that was specifically directed at Israel. That judgment had its own prophetic context—“These are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled” (Luke 21:22). What Yeshua did was far greater: He conquered sin, death, and the power of Satan—not by absorbing wrath, but by fulfilling righteousness and rising in victory.
And here’s the truth: God already lives within you. “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). He knows your actions, your thoughts, and the condition of your heart—“O Lord, You have searched me and known me… You understand my thought afar off” (Psalm 139:1–2).
You’re going to fail. No matter how hard you try, you will never measure up to the perfection of the Son of God. And that’s the point. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Yeshua did what none of us could ever do—“By one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous” (Romans 5:19).
So now you’re trying to live up to a standard you were never meant to carry alone. You’re weeping because you were harsh with someone. You’re ashamed because you gave in to temptation—whether it’s pornography or anything else. You’re beating yourself up over your failures.
But listen: God already knows. You can’t hide from Him—“There is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). What He desires is honesty, not perfection. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
People may try to shame you. They’ll say, “You messed up—God must be angry with you.” But that’s not the gospel. Jesus already dealt with your sin. He was “delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification” (Romans 4:25). His resurrection is proof that the debt has been paid.
I know many preach about “God’s wrath” as if it’s still looming over every mistake. But that wrath, in its prophetic context, was poured out in judgment upon Israel. To weaponize it against believers today is a misuse of Scripture. It paints a picture of a tyrant God who hates you—and that’s simply not true.
God loves you. “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). He’s not asking for your shame—He’s asking for your honesty. The more you walk in that truth, the freer you’ll become. Because yes, people will hate. And when they do, they’ll try to convince you that God hates you too.
But they’re wrong. And it’s time to let go of that false image of a tyrant God. The Father revealed through Yeshua is full of grace and truth (John 1:14). And He’s not against you—He’s with you.
And here’s the truth: God already lives within you. “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16). He knows your actions, your thoughts, and the condition of your heart—“O Lord, You have searched me and known me… You understand my thought afar off” (Psalm 139:1–2).
You’re going to fail. No matter how hard you try, you will never measure up to the perfection of the Son of God. And that’s the point. “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). Yeshua did what none of us could ever do—“By one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous” (Romans 5:19).
So now you’re trying to live up to a standard you were never meant to carry alone. You’re weeping because you were harsh with someone. You’re ashamed because you gave in to temptation—whether it’s pornography or anything else. You’re beating yourself up over your failures.
But listen: God already knows. You can’t hide from Him—“There is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13). What He desires is honesty, not perfection. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
People may try to shame you. They’ll say, “You messed up—God must be angry with you.” But that’s not the gospel. Jesus already dealt with your sin. He was “delivered up because of our offenses, and was raised because of our justification” (Romans 4:25). His resurrection is proof that the debt has been paid.
I know many preach about “God’s wrath” as if it’s still looming over every mistake. But that wrath, in its prophetic context, was poured out in judgment upon Israel. To weaponize it against believers today is a misuse of Scripture. It paints a picture of a tyrant God who hates you—and that’s simply not true.
God loves you. “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). He’s not asking for your shame—He’s asking for your honesty. The more you walk in that truth, the freer you’ll become. Because yes, people will hate. And when they do, they’ll try to convince you that God hates you too.
But they’re wrong. And it’s time to let go of that false image of a tyrant God. The Father revealed through Yeshua is full of grace and truth (John 1:14). And He’s not against you—He’s with you.
