- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Job
An Arbiter or An Advocate
Job thought he needed an arbiter. John says we have an Advocate. Job was looking for someone to act as judge between himself and God so he could plead his case. John knew our need for Someone to draw alongside … Continue reading
Posted in 1John, Job
Tagged an Advocate, forgiveness, imputed righteousness, our advocate, our Mediator, what a Savior
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Bad Truth (A 2010 Rerun)
Reposting, as is, some thoughts I put together back in 2010. Reading Job 4 this morning, as I was then. Pondering over some interesting verses, as I was then. But today it’s in the context of a prolonged period of … Continue reading
There!
Seven days. For seven days and seven nights Job’s friends sat with him on the ground, “and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great” (Job 2:13). Suffering. Silence. For seven days. … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged entering His rest, keep on keepin' on, rest, suffering, trials, turn your eyes upon Jesus
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My Servant
The storm was over. The throbbing pain of sore infested limbs had ended. The pounding sorrow of having lost family, fortune, and his fair name had subsided. The relentless waves of accusation after accusation by his miserable comforters had ceased. … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged children of God, friend of God, God's faithfulness, keep on keepin' on, refined in the fire, suffering
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Untamable
I wonder if our familiarity with the Nativity doesn’t have, if not a damaging effect, sometimes a dulling one. That we can look in the manger, see the Baby, and subconsciously think to ourselves, “That’s a manageable God.” We behold … Continue reading
Posted in Job, Revelation
Tagged Almighty God, awesome God, God's power, King of kings, Lord of lords
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The Fault Line
It would seem there are some lines you just don’t cross. Some boundaries you might walk up to the edge of but best go no farther. Some things that might be fair game but you better know when you’re out … Continue reading
Better Than Butter
How Job longed for the good ol’ days. The days of prosperity. The days of health. The days when family surrounded him. The days when widely held respect went before him. The days, Job says, “when God watched over me” … Continue reading
Posted in Job, Revelation
Tagged before the throne, endurance, heaven, keep on keepin' on, suffering, throne of God
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