Job 40, 41 [The Message]

God has omnipotent control of the universe. It is pointless to criticize His way of doing things.

God’s power and control is certainly one of the prevailing themes of the Book of Job. Who are we to question His methods or dare suggest a better way of handling our problems. We are wisest when we humble ourselves and press in to God’s purposes. He knows best. I guess we can speed up the process when we worship Him and trust His every move.

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. [1 Cor. 10:13]

Job 36-39 [The Message]

God finally enters the conversation between Job and his comforters. He lays down a litany of examples of how He designed and maintains the universe. As we consider the vast scope of His power and wisdom, we are awed. We can’t take good care of ourselves, let alone the entire universe. He sees the BIG PICTURE and at the same time He cares about every hair on our head.

What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? [Ps. 8:4]

Who can measure the wealth and wisdom and knowledge of God? Who can understand his decisions or explain what he does? [Romans 11:33 CEV]

Job 34, 35 [The Message]

For the past 5 days, my two sons and I have been on a camping-travel trip together. Mark, the oldest son, loves to watch birds. He brought his binoculars with a goal of seeing a Painted Bunting. In fact, we selected one camping venue because it gave us a good chance of seeing one. Voila! It happened. He and Jeffrey saw one.

This bird is a lecture on color and beauty. It’s as if God looked at His color palate and said, “This one will amaze you!” God reveals glimpses of His Glory through His creation. [Rom. 1:20]

Job 31-33. [The Message]

Elihu made this statement. In a sense, it’s true. Nature has its laws, and they were ordained by God. They provide responses … gravity for instance.

Sometimes God takes His time in answering. We must wait. Waiting on Gos can be a vital season of growth.

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. [Is. 40:31]

Job 29, 30. [The Message]

We obviously know better, but it’s clear that Job labored under some pretty substantial misconceptions about his condition. He wrongly assumed that God was against him because of the afflictions and challenges he faced. Because we study this book, we can understand that it’s not necessarily God making our way difficult. We know He’s always watching and empathizes with what we experience. Gratefully, we have a Savior, Christ Jesus, who has experienced every pain that we can bear. He always gives us a way to absorb it and move beyond it. God’s Word helps us clear up any wrong thinking.

Job 25-28. [The Messsge]

Wisdom has been defined as insight into the true nature of things. Since he is all Truth, He owns wisdom and gives to men who truly seek to find it.

Wisdom is like the pearl of great price. Jesus is that pearl. A truly wise man will relinquish everything to have Christ. When you have Christ however, you have everything.

Job 24 [The Message]

Wow. This chapter accurately describes the U.S. conditions right now. Read it in The Message and you will agree. Job prophetically saw our day, and this is the oldest book in the Bible. Amazing!

If God knew how conditions would be, surely He has some solutions.

Years ago, Andrae Crouch wrote a song about the solution: https://youtu.be/cKHpweGR7Bs

Job 23, 24 [The Message]

Job got it right on this – treasure God’s advice.

Your family members and friends can observe your life and judge whether living for God was worth it. Job’s friends were deceived because they had no knowledge about the agreement between God and Satan.

At Trinity Christian School, where I used to work, the students recite pledges every school day – to the U.S. flag, to the Christian flag, and to the Bible. Every day they say, “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s Holy Word. I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path, and I will hide it’s Words in my heart that I might not sin against Thee.”

These words may save their lives.

Job 20, 21 [The Message]

It’s a VERY GOOD THING that we are not God. We would really mess it up. We would eliminate the bad guys way before God would. He is not willing that any perish, and wants to give them every chance to accept Christ.

My target is political “enemies” Can’t God see what I see? Clearly, He is not watching the right news network for His information. Think I could help Him out?

The Psalmist was frustrated when he saw the wrong people getting all the good fortune. [Ps. 73] Pastor Moses Vegh would often say, “God, You wouldn’t bless that person if You knew what I know about them.” How silly!

The most effective posture on esteeming the wicked . .. PRAY FOR THEM. Let your prayers chip away at their sinful demeanor. I guarantee it, you will see some progress before THEIR END.