Vexed and sullen

And Ahab went into his house vexed and sullen… (1 Kings 21:4)

Jesus told us that to enter God’s kingdom, we must become like a little child. But this is not what he meant.

Ahab was a king. God had entrusted Israel to him. And yet, Ahab acted like a spoiled brat.

Twice in five verses, it talks about Ahab going home vexed and sullen.

Once, because God rebuked him (1 Kings 20:43).

And now, because Naboth refused to sell Ahab his field. (1 Kings 21:4).

But it made me think, “Are there times I act like Ahab? Are there times I act vexed and sullen like a little child?”

God pointed out one area to me this morning. And I had to repent.

Are there times you act vexed and sullen? With your boss? With your husband or wife? With your boyfriend or girlfriend? With your friends?

Worst of all, with God?