Perhaps Proverbs 2 begins to lay a foundation on God's word that can begin to build the righteous perfection that Job had in our own lives.Mat 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:2Ti… Continue reading Proverbs 2 – Add on advice to the prior post
Category: Devotional Readings
Psalm 22 – Job 2, a perfect and an upright man,
Normally, we reference Psalm 22 when recalling Jesus' crucifixion.But this Psalm came just after Job 2 in my reading today. Perhaps it also expresses some of the very thoughts of Job as he faces his trials.As God sees Job....3 And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in… Continue reading Psalm 22 – Job 2, a perfect and an upright man,
Hebrews 11 King James Version (KJV)
Perhaps it is timely to add a short post on Hebrews 11, that great chapter on faith.I've highlighted a few of the many powerful verses. Let these verses sink into you mind.See if you actually believe these statements or would be able to do likewise.Observe how they capture in a few short lines the context… Continue reading Hebrews 11 King James Version (KJV)
Lam 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
My daily reading has again taken me back to the beginning of the book of Job.Of Job's circumstances we know well, and likewise we find in Lamentations the trial that the prophet Jeremiah faced.What a gem is chapter 3, beginning with so much trouble besetting the prophet, but reaching this high point in v22-23.Lam 3:19 Remembering… Continue reading Lam 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.