“Then indeed, He enticed you from the mouth of distress and confinement, Into a broad place where there is no constraint or distress; And that which was set on your table was full of fatness (rich food). ¶“But you [Job] were full of judgment on the wicked, Judgment and justice take hold of you. “Do not let wrath entice you into scoffing; And do not let the greatness and the extent of the ransom turn you aside. “Will your wealth [be sufficient to] keep you from [the confinement of] distress, Or will all the force of your strength do it? “Do not long for the night, When people vanish from their places. “Take heed and be careful, do not turn to wickedness, For you have chosen this [the vice of complaining against God] rather than [learning from] affliction. “Behold, God is exalted in His power; Who is a ruler or a teacher like Him? “Who has appointed God His way, And who can say [to Him], ‘You have done wrong’? ¶“Remember that you should magnify God’s work, Of which men have sung. “All men have seen God’s work; Man looks at it from a distance. “Behold, God is exalted, and we do not know Him; The number of His years is unsearchable. [1 Cor 13:12] “For He draws up the drops of water, They distill rain from the mist, Which the clouds pour down, They drop abundantly upon mankind.” “Can anyone understand the spreading of the clouds Or the thundering of His pavilion? [Ps 18:11; Is 40:22] “Behold, He spreads His lightning around Him [against the dark clouds], And He covers the depths of the sea. “For by these [mighty acts] He judges the peoples; He gives food in abundance. “He covers His hands with the lightning, And commands it to strike the mark. “His thundering voice declares [awesomely] His presence; The cattle also are told of His coming storm.
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3 Days
A love note found under my pillow and a prayer so powerful! The words on that paper came alive to me. Because I have a physical affliction, I began to realize how we allow things we can’t control to prevent us from being totally, free in Christ! May we learn to remove any constraints that keep us from living in freedom! (Devotional Cover includes picture of the note).
23 Days
The book of Job chronicles testing a righteous man's faith through suffering. Although Job's friends attempt to comfort him, it is only by God's revelation of His wisdom and might that Job finds true comfort. Even in deep suffering, God can do all things, and none of His purposes can be thwarted (Job 42:2).
6 Days
The highest integrity, the greatest blessings, God’s pride on earth. Job was all of it. Yet suddenly his fortunes turned and sped downhill. Children, possessions swept off in a few quick strokes. Was it a one-time situation or is it an example that any or many of us as children of God can expect to some extent? What is the message for us?
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