Spiritual Journey Through Job 35 – 39

God has a purpose for us in all stages of life be it a teenager deciding what type of career they would like to pursue, a college student, a young professional, a leader within a business or organization, or someone nearing or already in retirement. At all stages of life, the Bible is helpful in providing what is needed to be successful. If you have not done so yet, click the follow button to be notified of future post.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been looking at ways to apply the word found in the book of Job and sharing some thoughts that not only can benefit you now but also help the next generation too! The greatest of all possessions one can hand off to future generations are the guiding principles taught by Christ Jesus.

On the journey through the book of Job 35, Elihu tries to answer more questions which were touched upon in the post “Step Ahead to Victory”. Job has been crying for help since his life was turned upside down. One point that came from the study is that maybe prayers are not always answered because God has bigger plans.

From “We Trust Because He First Loved Us”, noted was that God teaches by the Bible to spark a light of faith in each heart leading safely through the mists of doubt. The Son teaches with clear principles that are straight from our Creator and radiates His Spirit which lives in each believer.

Elihu gives a talk in Job 36:24 through 37:24. The post “Greatness of God Expressed in Nature”, that challenges Job to consider how deep and inconceivable God’s counsel is compared to that of fellow man.

Pointed out in “Reflection” is that the creation of the earth is humbling. Think about how much is done every 24 hours and how God is involved in all the affairs of the world. The earth rotates to produce each day and night, the moon somehow remains suspended in the sky, and the rain makes the plants grow to produce food.

Does the eagle soar at your command and build its nest on high? – Job 39:27

The above scripture is a question to Job from God that resonated with me in reading Job 39. In the post “Precious Part of His Creation”, one thought shared was that we should not depend on information alone but also use our common sense or instincts in making decisions. Some people have called it a gut feeling!

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Poetry Friday 09-16-2022

A poem posted at my other blog Step Ahead is inspired by the post “Correct Wrong Assertions” which has a great lesson taught by Jesus. The lesson is to make sure the questions being asked are based on the right premise. If we accept the premise others have, we give credence to their way of thinking which may be off base. Instead, correct the wrong assertion and explain why the question is meaningless.

The Scriptures provide us with the Truth. The world many times offers a false premise. If we accept this false premise, we give credence to worldly thinking which may be way off base. To learn more about the Truth, we need to work together as Christians in studying the Scriptures like the song Come to the Table by Sidewalk Prophets.

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The Most Important Thing To Know Is That The Creator Is In Control

Does the eagle soar at your command and build its nest on high? – Job 39:27

The above scripture is a question to Job from God that resonated with me in reading Job 39. In the post “Precious Part of His Creation”, one thought shared was that we should not depend on information alone but also use our common sense or instincts in making decisions. Some people have called it a gut feeling!

There has to be a balance between the information we have and common sense. The most important thing to know is that our Creator is in control so we should follow His will. Our job is to simply find our specific purpose and work at being a precious part of His Creation.

Nothing will ever be perfect but God made you with a grand purpose. He has great plans for you to soar like an eagle and do like the song Free To Be Me by Francesca Battistelli says. This day with God, follow His will and honor Him by being free to be who He made you to be.

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Precious Part of His Creation

The reason for believing in the ONE true God and following His way is to fulfill our great destiny which overflows with blessings. To spread our wings and fly higher than we ever thought we could and feeling free to being all He made us to be.

Today, we are reading Job 39 and note that more questions are asked by God to Job. The questions are about who provides for the animal’s needs as they wander about looking for food, as they give birth to the young, survive in the heat of the summer, and the cold of the winter.

We note that God’s power and sovereignty is revealed in nature. The birds of the air, fish of the water, and the animals on the land. We can learn a lot from nature. The giraffe gets food from way up high like God’s word feeds us from way up high.

Even though we live in the age of information, sometimes that information is wrong so we shouldn’t depend on information alone but also use our common sense or instincts in making decisions. Some people have called it a gut feeling!

There has to be a balance between the information we have and common sense. The most important thing to know is that the Creator is in control so follow His will. Our job is to simply find our specific purpose and work at being a precious part of His Creation.

Apart we are weak but together we are strong. Like geese going south for the winter, we help each other along the journey and the Holy Spirit provides a means whereby each individual provides something to the cause of Christ. In return, each member receives the combined strength of the whole. Together as ONE in Christ, the application of our faith then becomes combined excellence and God’s glory is the ultimate outcome.

This day with You God, we are playing our part for Your glory. We have meaning and purpose in sharing the Good News of a future without worry. No one person knows it all so we don’t strive to know everything. Just to know that You are the Creator of everything and You have given us a purpose. We each are working to be a precious part of Your Creation. Amen.

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Sing As You Stretch Out Your Hands

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all those who do His commandments. –  Psalm 111:10

Pointed out in “Reflection” is that the creation of the earth is humbling. Think about how much is done every 24 hours and how God is involved in all the affairs of the world. The earth rotates to produce each day and night, the moon somehow remains suspended in the sky, and the rain makes the plants grow to produce food.

God’s nature is to bring peace as the lyrics go in Your Nature by Kari Jobe. To bring joy and hope. His love brings a new life so break out of disappointment, out of hopelessness, and sing as you stretch out your hands for this is your promised land.

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