This morning, as I read Job 42:1-6, I laughed. Why would I laugh? Because I saw myself in what Job says to the LORD. I have shared with you from Job 42:1-6 before and this is that link. Today I want us to focus on verses 5-6 though... "I have heard of Thee by the … Continue reading After God Speaks
The Younger Voice
Sometimes you can be standing outside of a conversation, and have aches just to say something. You have heard things that you did not agree with, and you are just busting a gut to keep your mouth shut. Maybe you are thinking, "This is not my discussion, stay out of it", and sometimes that would … Continue reading The Younger Voice
Wisdom and Understanding
Many a man and many a woman have perceived themselves as being wise, and able to understand the ways of God and men. No individual male or female can understand God. If we could understand God, then we would be god. There are times I do not even understand myself. How can I a finite … Continue reading Wisdom and Understanding
Of More Value
We folks of Adam's race seem to hold things of value. We value our home, our car, our health, our security, our family, our job, and our smart phone as of a dear value - it appears that way a lot of times. I have, in joking manner said, "If evolution is true then one … Continue reading Of More Value
A Caveat On Judgments
The word "Caveat" is a legal term for warning or caution. Job's friends had been adamant in their judgment of Job. He has just given them an example of his faith in the Living God. See Job 19:25-27. Now Job gives them a word of warning concerning their judgments of him. "But ye should say, … Continue reading A Caveat On Judgments
Heaven’s Witness
Have you ever felt as though your family and friends had turned against you? That you were all alone in your torment, pain, suffering, and grief? I would imagine that most of us have; and that if you have not yet; you will. If you have not experienced this pain you are one in a … Continue reading Heaven’s Witness
All Creation Teaches
The friends of Job had made it sound as though only the ungodly, unrighteous, and wicked on the earth suffer; yet, here was Job, a righteous man suffering in the most horrendous way. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar were turned into accusers; not the type of friends a suffering man needs to hear from. After the … Continue reading All Creation Teaches
Arrows of the Almighty
Arrows are a long shaft, with feathers on the notch end to a pointed end that is shot by a bow. It is a weapon for killing in most cases. It is used in deer hunting, and other forms of hunting. Some schools even have archery events; which I find a bit hypocritical; though I … Continue reading Arrows of the Almighty
Sitting on the Ground
Job was declared to be righteous by God Himself. Yet, Job, even though he was righteous, had great family, great fortune, and probably prestige among his peers lost all that he had; except for his life. Job has been afflicted with great sores over his body; and this after the tragic events of the death … Continue reading Sitting on the Ground
God Questions: Do You Know the Answer?
There have been plenty of sorrows, pains and trials in my life; and in the lives of people I know and love. I am sure most people reading this and all who are not would admit to having their share of trouble, pains, and sorrows in this life. No one goes through life without them. … Continue reading God Questions: Do You Know the Answer?
January 03, 2017 Sermon Outline
Observation of the Righteous Job 4:1 - 7:21 Eliphaz was a man of observation. He makes his judgments upon Job by what he has observed in the "spiritual experience" of others. Note the "...Even as I have seen..." of verse 8. The God Eliphaz worshiped was an inflexible lawgiver. His theology left little to no … Continue reading January 03, 2017 Sermon Outline
I Did Not Understand
"Then Job answered the LORD, and said, I know that Thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from Thee. Who is he that hideth counsel without knowledge? Therefore have I uttered that I understood not; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not. Hear, I beseech thee, and I … Continue reading I Did Not Understand
…He is Excellent in Power…
"Touching the Almighty, we cannot find Him out: He is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: He will not afflict. Men do therefore fear Him: He respecteth not any that are wise of heart." Job 37:23-24 (KJV) The three friends of Job have spoken. Job has finished his speaking. Now … Continue reading …He is Excellent in Power…
…That the Almighty Would Answer Me…
"Oh that one would hear me! Behold, my desire is, that the Almighty would answer me, and that mine Adversary had written a book. Surely I would take it upon my shoulder, and bind it as a crown to me. I would declare unto Him the number of my steps; as a prince would I … Continue reading …That the Almighty Would Answer Me…
Dealing With Suffering
This is from Sunday morning's sermon (January 01, 2017). Job 1:6-19 Job was one man who suffered more than most of us do. He was known of by the prophet Ezekiel. He was spoken of by James the half brother of Jesus in the book of James. Job lost all that he possessed; including all … Continue reading Dealing With Suffering
