[:en]Job was complaining about his sufferings. he was mocked and attacked by friends. (vs. 9-14). His body was in pain (vs. 16-19). God was no where to be found (vs. 20-23), and he had lost all his hope (vs. 26-31). Whenever you are in similar circumstances as Job, remember that Jesus is our refuge and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Job 30[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Job 29[:]
[:en]Job recalled his “good old days” by mentioning some of the blessings he had enjoyed and some of the services he had done for others. May our past be a ministry for others. May we use today and prepare for tomorrow to face trials with confidence.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 28[:]
[:en]Job asked: “Where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? ” (vs. 12, 20). It can not be bought by anything. It can only be found in the word of God. “The fear of the Lord is wisdom and to shun evil is understanding” (v. 28)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 27[:]
[:en]The trials that Job experienced made him bitter (v. 2). But he still hold on to his integrity. He described the judgment of the wicked man but he did not admit that he is one of them.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 25 – 26[:]
[:en]Bildad emphasized the greatness of God (25:1-3) and the nothingness of man (vs. 4-6). Job rebuked Bildah for being powerless to help him and his advices were without wisdom. He declared that no one could escape from God (26:5-6) and His creation revealed the power and wisdom of God.[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/18/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 8:14-22 Biblical Truth: When Jesus called his disciples, he said” “Follow me”. What does follow Jesus imply? Following Jesus may cost your popularity, relationship, friendship, leisure time or much enjoyed habits. It means committing to Him wholehearted. Personal Application: Are you willing to give up your priorities and follow Jesus? Prayer: Dear… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (7/18/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/18/17)[:]
[:en]Naaman was the commander of the Syrian army. When he was stricken with leprosy, his wife’s servant girl suggested that he sought healing from Elisha. As he traveled to see the prophet of God, he expected to be welcomed and treated with great respect. But prophet Elisha did not meet him personally. He just sent… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (7/18/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 24[:]
[:en]Job pointed out that many sinners got away with their evil deeds yet why didn’t the Almighty set times for judgment. He believed in God’s judgment but he could not fully explain how God works. When we have doubts on God’s judgment, remember what Abraham said: “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Job 24[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 23[:]
[:en]Despite of his predicament, Job still trusted the Lord when he said: “But he knows the way I take. When he has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (vs. 10). Job wanted to meet God and get a fair trial. But when God showed up, he was terrified and speechless (vs. 16-17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Job 22[:]
[:en]Eliphaz named sins that Job must have committed (vs. 4-11), sins that were hidden from God (vs. 12-20) and sins that God would forgive if Job would repent (vs. 21-30)[:]