6th February 2025
The Wrath of Divine Love
Verse:
“For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son whom He receives.” — Hebrews 12:6 (ESV)
When we think about love, we often picture kindness, gentleness, and warmth. But in the Bible, we also see that God’s love is not always soft and comforting. Sometimes, His love can feel intense, even harsh, because of how deeply He cares for us. The Bible speaks of God’s love as being both tender and fierce, and this includes His wrath, which is not about anger for anger’s sake, but about His passionate commitment to our well-being.
In Hebrews 12:6, we are reminded that the Lord disciplines those He loves. This might seem paradoxical. How can love also bring about discipline, correction, or even what might feel like wrath? The truth is, God’s love is not passive or permissive. It is active and protective. Just as a loving parent will correct their child when they are in danger or making poor choices, God’s love often leads Him to step in and guide us back to the right path, even if it means allowing us to experience some discomfort.
Take the story of Jonah. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh and warn the people there of their wickedness. But Jonah, unwilling to follow God’s direction, ran away. God could have let Jonah go, but because of His love for Jonah and the people of Nineveh, He didn’t. Instead, He sent a storm to redirect Jonah, and when Jonah was swallowed by a great fish, he realised that God’s discipline, though unpleasant, was for his own good.
This is a beautiful example of the wrath of Divine love. God’s “wrath” in this situation wasn’t about punishing Jonah out of spite; it was about redirecting him, saving him from destruction, and giving him the opportunity to fulfil the purpose God had set before him. Without that intervention, Jonah might have continued to run, and the people of Nineveh would have remained unrepentant. God’s discipline, though it may have seemed harsh at the time, ultimately led to Jonah’s restoration and the salvation of an entire city.
The wrath of Divine love is also seen in our own lives. How many times have we made decisions that were not in our best interest, only to feel a gentle but firm correction from God? This correction may come in various forms—whether it’s through a difficult situation, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, or the wise counsel of others. These moments may feel uncomfortable, but they are signs of God’s love for us. He loves us too much to let us continue down a path that will lead to harm.
Think of Emily, who was in a toxic relationship for years. She knew it wasn’t healthy, but she stayed because she feared being alone. One day, everything seemed to fall apart, and Emily found herself at rock bottom. Initially, she was angry and hurt, but as she reflected, she realised that God had allowed the relationship to end as an act of love. It was painful, but it was also a moment of deliverance—a chance for her to heal, grow, and walk into the future God had planned for her.
God’s love is not always about making us feel good in the moment. Sometimes, it’s about protecting us, refining us, and making us more like Him. His discipline may feel like wrath, but it’s rooted in a deep love that wants the very best for us.
Confession:
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Hallelujah ! Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you so much Papa.
For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son whom He receives.” — Hebrews 12:6 (ESV)
Confession:
I DECLARE THAT I AM LOVED BY GOD, AND HIS LOVE FOR ME IS GREATER THAN I CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND. EVEN WHEN HIS CORRECTION COMES IN WAYS THAT FEEL PAINFUL, I TRUST THAT IT IS FOR MY GOOD. I WELCOME GOD’S DISCIPLINE IN MY LIFE BECAUSE I KNOW IT IS HIS WAY OF GUIDING ME TOWARD GROWTH, HEALING, AND HIS PERFECT PLAN. I TRUST THAT HIS LOVE IS CONSTANT, EVEN WHEN IT CHALLENGES ME , AND I COMMIT TO FOLLOWING HIS GUIDANCE, KNOWING THAT HE WANTS ONLY THE BEST FOR ME
THANK YOU SO MUCH. PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL SIR.
THIS IS ONE IF THE REASON WHY I SERVE GOD REGARDLESS OF WHAT I GO THROUGH. HE IS EVER FAITHFUL.
MORE GRACE AND STRENGTH SIR SHALOM
God’s love is not always about making us feel good in the moment. Sometimes, it’s about protecting us, refining us, and making us more like Him. His discipline may feel like wrath, but it’s rooted in a deep love that wants the very best for us.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you Papa 🙏 thank you Mama Joy, increased grace and strength.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good.
I declare that I am loved by the Almighty God, though I may not presently understand fully the extent of His love by His corrections and discipline ,It is all for my good. Glory be to God.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
“HALLELUJAH”
More anointing sir 🙏
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you LORD for your unconditional love ❤️ I am blessed 🙌🏾 God bless you sir more grace 🙏🏾 💖 ❤️
“GOD’S LOVE IS ACTIVE AND PROTECTIVE”
Heavenly Father, by your love, protect me, refine me and make me more like Jesus.
Confession:
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Amen
Thank you so much Papa for this powerful message. God bless you Sir.
Shalom my Father
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional. More grace sir 🙏
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Amen thank you so much Papa for this amazing devotion, God bless you Sir 🙏🙏
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Amennnnnnnn and Amennnnnnnn
Thank you Daddy,more grace Sir.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you so much Pastor.
I OLUWANIFEMI welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plans.
God’s love is not always about making us feel good in the moment. Sometimes, it’s about protecting us, refining us, and making us more like Him. His discipline may feel like wrath, but it’s rooted in a deep love that wants the very best for us. So we need to trust his judgment in our lives.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Amen 🙏 Thank you Pastor.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.Amen
Thank you Pastor for this devotional🙏🏻🙏🏻
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you for Today’s devotional.
This provides reassurance that despite what challenges may occur in my life God only desires the best for me and my family.
He loves us too much to let us continue down a path that will lead to harm.
We give God the glory and all the praise and his mercy continues to speak over the life of myself and my family.
Amen 🙏🏾
God’s divine wrath is a deep love of discipline that wants the best for us, it protects, refines and make us more like him.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you Pastor, increased grace in Jesus name.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Hallelujah 🙌
Thank you Jesus for your unfailing love 💗
Thank you Pastor
I am certain of God’s love for me so even when it feels harsh , I know that it’s his love stopping me from making mistakes. Just like mother will correct her child by using the cane .
Despite what I think , God will always love me and look out for me .
Thank you papa for this . God bless you.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Hallelujah ! Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Amen🙏🏽
Thank you so much Pastor Enoch for this beautiful devotional – and for the reminder of how wonderful God is at correcting us, that small voice a gentle reminder that Gods love for us is real. Blessings to you and your family Sir🙏🏽
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to God Almighty Thank you Father for your Holy Word today.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Amen amen and amen. Thank you so much Daddy for this powerful devotion. More grace and strength sir.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you so much for this deep devotional, one to reflect on Sir. More increased grace Sir.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Good morning Sir and thank you for this devotional
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Thank you pastor for this wonderful devotional 🫶🏾 🫶🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.Amen
Thank you pastor
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
I declare that even when the brook dries up in my life, I will trust in God’s plan for me. I know that He is always leading me to something better, and I will not be afraid to step out in faith. When one door closes, another opens, and I believe that God is guiding me to new opportunities, growth, and blessing. I will not allow fear or disappointment to hold me back, because I know that God is with me every step of the way. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa, Increased strength of God will forever be your portion in Jesus mighty name Sir🙏.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. AMEN THANK YOU LORD. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFILLED DEVOTIONAL.🙏
God’s love for me Is greater than I can fully understand.
The plans He has for me are of good, not evil, to give me an expected end even when correcting me.
Thank You Jesus 🙏
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Confession:
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you Pastor for this devotional🎆✝️🌹🙏🏾😇.
God’s love is not passive or permissive. It is active and protective.
He loves us too much to let us continue down a path that will lead to harm.😊
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
Thank you Papa, more grace Sir.
I Temitope declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. 🙏🏿
Thank you sir !
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.
This is amazing. Seeing God’s love from another perspective. Thank you so much man of God. You are loved and celebrated.
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me. Thank you Pastor- God bless you 🙏🏽❤️
I declare that I am loved by God, and His love for me is greater than I can fully understand. Even when His correction comes in ways that feel painful, I trust that it is for my good. I welcome God’s discipline in my life because I know it is His way of guiding me toward growth, healing, and His perfect plan. I trust that His love is constant, even when it challenges me, and I commit to following His guidance, knowing that He wants only the best for me.God bless you Pastor 🙏. Amen.
When we think of the word wrath, it has a negative connotation. We think of it as being bad. This is not always so. The wrath of love will feel harsh, but it is because of the love, we feel its wrath.
If we were to let our girls do what they want, when they want, this would not be love. It would be lazy parenting without consideration for there future. We would be doing whats best for them. Sure, the girls would perceive this as ‘great’ at the time, but later on in life they would question; why did my parents let me eat junk all the time? Why did they allow me to be mediocre at school? For it would only be when the fruits of the lazy parenting came to bare, the children would realise. They have rotton teeth and are obese, their peers are going to top university and they can not. The girls would question our love for them.
‘Tough love’ is a saying, and it is for good reason. Tough love shows that no matter the difficult choice to be made, the parent will make it for the love of the child. They will eventually understand why we made it, might not be tomorrow and could take some years, but they will know.
Proverbs 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. This passage sums it up perfectly, for we must surely discipline when the time is needed and not them be lead astray.
I pray that i have the courage to discipline my children and love them as God loves us. Not to allow them to be lead astray, correct through love, in Jesus name.
Thank you Pastor, i pray for increased wisdom and fresh renewel in Jesus mighty name.