Month: January 2022

“There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. . . . And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and […]

‘Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: ‘ “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me. “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. Who […]

“What I always feared has happened to me. What I dreaded has come true. I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest; only trouble comes” (Job 3: 25, 26, NLT). Dear Heavenly Father, our ABBA, what would we do without You! Thank You for leading us every step of the way! I am so […]

“Oh, why give light to those in misery, and life to those who are bitter? They long for death, and it won’t come. They search for death more eagerly than for hidden treasure. They’re filled with joy when they finally die, and rejoice when they find the grave. Why is life given to those with […]

“At last Job spoke, and he cursed the day of his birth. He said: “Let the day of my birth be erased,and the night I was conceived. Let that day be turned to darkness, Let it be lost even to God on high, and let no light shine on it. Let the darkness and utter […]

“At last Job spoke, and he cursed the day of his birth. He said: “Let the day of my birth be erased,and the night I was conceived. Let that day be turned to darkness, Let it be lost even to God on high, and let no light shine on it. Let the darkness and utter […]

After this Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. And Job spoke, and said:  “May the day perish on which I was born, And the night in which it was said, ‘A male child is conceived.’ May that day be darkness; May God above not seek it, Nor the light shine upon […]

“Now when Job’s three friends heard of all this adversity that had come upon him, each one came from his own place—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite. For they had made an appointment together to come and mourn with him, and to comfort him. And when they raised their eyes from […]

 “While he was still speaking, another also came and said, ‘ “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house, and suddenly a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they are dead; and I […]

“So Satan answered the Lord and said,’ “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But now, stretch out Your hand […]