Category Archives: Job

Trusting, Even in the Testing

Worn out! Weary, exhausted. At the end of one’s rope. Done! That’s how Job’s feeling this morning in chapter sixteen. Numbed by the mental anguish. Little strength left to deal with the physical pain. Not sure he can take much … Continue reading →

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You Talk . . . I’ll Listen

There seems to be an increased clarity as I read through Job this year. To be honest, in past years I’ve read through the story and there’s been kind of a fog between chapters 3 and 37. After the initial … Continue reading →

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Standing Up for God

If there was a line, I think Job may have crossed it. If there was a point where God knew that He would need to have a talk with Job, chapter ten may be it. If there’s any cutting Job’s … Continue reading →

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Able to Rescue

There’s no minimizing what Job’s gone through. A man of great material wealth, he was all but wiped out financially in just a matter of moments. A man, you assume of good physical health, is, out of nowhere, inflicted with … Continue reading →

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Amazed

This morning I started into three new books as part of my reading plan, Job, Ezekiel, and 2Peter. Amazed at Peter’s opening comments and the power that has been granted to us to partake of the divine nature. And I’m … Continue reading →

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Divine Commentary

It’s kind of a strange way to finish an argument . . . not how you’d expect God to finish putting Job in his place. I’d expect God to perhaps wax eloquent on theology . . . instead God gives … Continue reading →

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Gospel Words

Not sure, exactly, what the kid was thinking . . . or exactly what he meant by his words . . . but he was getting closer. The younger man had heard enough. Don’t know just how long he had … Continue reading →

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My Mouth Has Kissed My Hand

A little surprised that Job 31 has so captured my thoughts this morning. In my reading plan, it’s “competing” with Revelation 5 . . . the great “reveal” of the One worthy to take the scroll from Him who is … Continue reading →

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On the Outskirts

How much I need to battle to maintain perspective. How great is the temptation to make me the center of my universe. Even when I acknowledge God’s place in my life, how often do I make Him a “small enough … Continue reading →

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Hindering Meditation

None of them will be nominated for “Comforter of the Year.”  In fact, their notoriety lies in how badly they drew alongside Job to strengthen him in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy.  And while they may have been better served … Continue reading →

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