The Story of the Book of Job in a Nutshell Job was a man of God, a righteous man who was blameless and upright in his ways in the sight of God. For he feared God and he turned away from evil. He was also a wealthy man with many possessions, who had a wife … Continue reading Suffering is for Our Good
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Torn Between the Two
Philippians 1:21-26 ESV “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that … Continue reading Torn Between the Two
Fight the Good Fight of Faith
2 Timothy 4:6-8 ESV “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous … Continue reading Fight the Good Fight of Faith
Are We Being Called to Suffer?
Psalms 91:1-16 ESV (quoting only first 6 verses) “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most Highwill abide in the shadow of the Almighty.I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress,my God, in whom I trust.’ “For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowlerand from the deadly pestilence.He … Continue reading Are We Being Called to Suffer?
Don’t Be Afraid to Suffer
Luke 22:1-6,21-22,47-48 ESV “Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people. “Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. He went away and … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid to Suffer
Sometimes We Have Pain
Psalms 46:1-3,10-11 ESV “God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah “Be still, and know that I am God.I will be … Continue reading Sometimes We Have Pain
And Not Accept Adversity?
Introduction to Job Job was a righteous man who loved, worshiped, and served God with his life. But, one day God allowed Satan to come after Job with all kinds of trials and tribulations. He lost nearly everything, including his children, his servants, and his livestock. And, then God allowed Satan to inflict Job’s body … Continue reading And Not Accept Adversity?
Can’t Live by My Feelings
Psalms 112:1 “Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in his commandments!” To fear the Lord is to take him and his word seriously and to do what it says to do under the New Covenant. It is to honor God with our lives, to revere him, to … Continue reading Can’t Live by My Feelings
Don’t Let Handicaps Get You Down
Psalms 20:1-3 ESV “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary and give you support from Zion! May he remember all your offerings and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices! Selah” Since we all live … Continue reading Don’t Let Handicaps Get You Down
Every Tear Wiped Away One Day
Proverbs 14 ESV 2 Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who is devious in his ways despises him. 3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them. 5 A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes … Continue reading Every Tear Wiped Away One Day
Run With It 