Have you ever felt like you had put your foot in your mouth because of words you had spoken? You had rather just tape your mouth and never speak again because you knew you had said the wrong thing? More than likely, we have all done the foot in mouth thing. I know I have and Job must have felt that … [Read more...] about January 15: Shut Up and Listen – Job 40-42
Alive by His Word
January 14: Wondrous Works – Job 38-39
I love the dialogue between Job and God. The whole purpose is not to establish guilt or innocence, but to inquire about truth and to expose the realities of the existing creation. Job 37:14 states, “Listen to this, Oh Job, stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” It seems, … [Read more...] about January 14: Wondrous Works – Job 38-39
January 13: Choice Food – Job 35-37
Recognizing our “empty words, distress, and God’s goodness” may all play a role in Tasting the Good when Troubles Emerge to come out of distress and live a fulfilling and healthy life. “A wise man would not answer with such empty (windy) talk! You are nothing but a windbag. The wise don’t engage in … [Read more...] about January 13: Choice Food – Job 35-37
January 12: God Knows – Job 32-34
Have you ever spoken for God to pass judgement on others? It happens so easily, even to the best of people. We see someone that we know little about, and assume that we know their situation, and God’s view of it. Despite the many Bible verses warning against it, we judge people for their apparent … [Read more...] about January 12: God Knows – Job 32-34