"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 afar, and did not recognize him, they lifted their voices and wept; and each one tore his robe and sprinkled dust on his head toward heaven. So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a...

 "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 alone have escaped to tell you!" ' Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.  And he said: ' "Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord...

"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 and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face! And the Lord said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person" ' " (Job 1:9-12). Heavenly Father as we...

"Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23). Father in heaven, Here we are again, seeking the wisdom that we need to make the choices that lead to life eternal. Only You possess that wisdom. So we bow in Your Presence today, and ask that You speak to us and fill our minds with a knowledge of You, which is the beginning of wisdom! In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. A word of explanation regarding the title of our series: by saying, "Let us begin at the beginning", I...

"Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23). Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name! It is so wonderful, that in the midst of all that we are hearing, seeing, and even feeling, we can be at peace! Your word teaches us that this is possible because we have Your promise, that "You will keep in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because in You" (Isaiah 26:3). Therefore, we ask You to fill our minds with thoughts of You, and Your promises. In the name of Jesus Christ we...

"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,  Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this" (Isaiah 9:6-7). Heavenly Father, here we are once again, in Your Holy Presence, waiting to hear Your voice....

"Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this" (Isaiah 9:7). Holy Father, hallowed be Your Name. We come into Your Throne Room, bringing You our deepest gratitude, and all the praise, honor, and glory, for the matchless Gift of the One and Only Jesus! May we keep our focus on the Savior and His coming kingdom. This we pray in the name which...

"And His name will be called . . . Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6). Holy Father, in all things, and during every season of our lives we see Your undying love! We hear Your sweet comforting voice, reminding us that You will never leave us nor forsake us, and for this we say, "Thank You Dear Prince of Peace," Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world! Amen. We have come to the last name on the list of names given to Jesus as He became one with us: Prince of Peace:  Today we will look at both words in the...

"And His name will be called . . .Everlasting Father" (Isaiah 9:6). Our Father in Heaven, here we are once again to study and to rejoice in the fact that for every season of our life, You are mighty to save! Help us to call upon You, not only in the day of trouble, but also in times of rejoicing, knowing that all good things come from You, our Lord and our God. In Your gracious Name we pray. Amen. We have come to the last two names on the list of names given to the Son of God, when...

"And His name will be called . . . Mighty God" (isaiah 9:6). Heavenly Father, indeed You were "in Christ reconciling the world unto " The name Mighty God, is quite fitting, for the One who came to show Your face to a world dying in sin, and without hope. You are our Mighty God, One with Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, in whose Name we pray. Amen. Let us look a litle deeper into this Name of the Savior Mighty God. This is what Webster has to say about mighty adj. -i•er, -i•est 1. Having or showing great power,...