The end of the book of Job is not the end of Job. I just wish there were a Job part two. He was already a man who was known for his wise counsel. I would imagine after this ordeal people would travel long distances to hear his wisdom. Lessons learned through suffering are [...]
Archive for February, 2008
In chapter 32, we are introduced to Elihu. It appears by his introduction that he has been listening all along to Job’s complaint and to his friends’ accusations. He strongly asserts that all four of them were speaking foolishly, that old age did not bring with it wisdom in their cases. He tells Job in [...]
the golden rule
Posted in Quotes on Feb 4th, 2008
Jesus says, “…whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12 ESV). Yesterday, I read a devotional excerpt from Oswald Chambers that completely flipped how I’ve always interpreted this verse. I always read it that whatever I did not want people to do to me, I should not do [...]
The verbal attacks continue against Job, and in chapter 22, Eliphaz viciously assaults him with groundless accusations of his treatment of the less fortunate. Job once again asks for an audience with God in a self-confident manner. “Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat! I would [...]
each new day
Posted in Poetry on Feb 1st, 2008
Each new day Provides a way For me to prove My love for you. So how can I delay? How can I refuse? To live this life for you. Your love poured out Ending my drought Freeing my soul From eternal Sheol Suppressing doubt. Salvation’s bells toll And I echo their shout. And [...]