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Job

The Christian Responsibility and Privilege

JOB 29:25 – I chose their way and sat as chief, and I lived like a king among his troops, like one who comforts mourners.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY AND PRIVILEGE.  The Old Testament book of Job is not an easy read especially if one goes through it mindlessly and fast; perhaps as a necessary part of a yearly…

The Most Important Lesson in the Christian Life

JOB 13:15a – Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.  Please take time soon and read the book of Job.  In fact, take extended time and read it in one sitting.  As we do, ask the Lord to teach us the most important lesson Job learned as…

His Was Are Not Our Ways

JOB 36:15 – He delivers the afflicted by their affliction and opens their ear by adversity.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  HIS WAYS ARE NOT OUR WAYS.  The theme of today’s nugget comes from a familiar passage in the major prophet book of Isaiah – For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For…

Being A Wise Counselor

JOB 16:1-4 – Then Job answered and said: “I have heard many such things; miserable comforters are you all. Shall windy words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak as you do, if you were in my place; I could join words together against you and shake my head at you.”   THEME OF THE…