- 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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Fell on Their Faces | Stands in God’s Presence
Not much sleeping last night, so double reading this morning. And as I’m reading this extended portion in Numbers, I’m aware of how my view of the grumbling Israelites has changed over the years. From once being in utter disbelief … Continue reading
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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Confidence . . . Still!
Came across some thoughts from around this time eight years ago. A really, really uncertain and hard time. A turn-your-world-upside-down time. And as I chew on the same passage eight years later, and consider the confidence I was reminded of … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Uncategorized
Tagged an Advocate, confidence, Jesus our high priest, our advocate, throne of grace
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A Couple of Great Questions
I like to think that they were sincere. But, honestly, they were sincerely bad. They each came from their own place to be with Job in order to be his comforter. But instead of bringing solace, they only added to … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged an Advocate, garments of salvation, imputed righteousness, our advocate, pure before God, robe of righteousness, salvation
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An Advocate, Not an Arbiter
Not to minimize his pain, suffering, and confusion, but there’s a lot that Job wasn’t getting right as he entered deeper and deeper into debate with his friends. Although, by God’s own repeated testimony he was a man who “was … Continue reading
Posted in 1John, Job
Tagged an Advocate, justification, our advocate, propitiation for sin
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On Our Behalf
Except for those few hours on the cross when He was forsaken–and that in a manner which I do not fully comprehend–the Son has ever been with the Father. Since before the foundation of the earth the Son has been … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged an Advocate, Jesus, our advocate, Our Intecessor, Son of God
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Worn Out Yet Worshiping
What a contrast between two of my readings this morning. Job is overwhelmed by his many sores, his mental anguish, and his miserable comforters, and so says, “Surely now God has worn me out” (Job 16:7a). Mary, on the other … Continue reading
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