Job 38:1-40:5
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Today we begin reading four amazing chapters in the book of Job when God speaks to Job! We’ve been reading a lot so far about what Job would like to say to God. Well, stay tuned for chapters 38 through 41 in Job starting today… it appears God was indeed listening to Job and has some things to say to him! (and to us!) I love the opening words of chapter 38 verses 1 through 3 – “Then the LORD answered Job from the whirlwind: “Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? Brace yourself, because I have some questions for you, and you must answer them.” Below is English poet and artist William Blake’s engraving below from the year 1825 titled “The Lord answering Job out of the whirlwind”:
Below is an amazing painting by modern day artist Rina Coetzee for God’s words in Job chapter 38 verses 4 through 6! “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell me, if you know so much. Do you know how its dimensions were determined and who did the surveying? What supports its foundations, and who laid its cornerstone as the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?”
And one more fantastic painting below from Rina for verses 8 through 11: “”Who defined the boundaries of the sea as it burst from the womb, and as I clothed it with clouds and thick darkness? For I locked it behind barred gates, limiting its shores. I said, `Thus far and no farther will you come. Here your proud waves must stop!’”
Worship Video: Today’s readings reminded me of Third Day’s song “My Hope is You.” Here they are singing it at their final concert ever at Red Rocks in 2018:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zebrk3yFoaU
Where is your hope these days? Click here to put your hope in Jesus!
Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “Who is this that obscures my plans with words without knowledge? “ Job 38:1 NIV
Prayer Point: Pray that you do not question God’s goodness, power, wisdom or character ever in your life.
Comments from You: What verses or insights stand out to you in today’s readings? Please post up by clicking on the “Comments” link below!
God bless,
Mike
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