Job 42:7-17 The Lord Gives God gave Job seven sons and three daughters, great fortune, many servants, the respect of others, close friends, and a righteous character. Job was described as a very wealthy man with 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys. Job was a great man, "the greatest … Continue reading Friends, Fortunes, and Family
Salvation
Who Can Say?
Job 40, 41, 42: 1-6, and Proverbs 30: 1-9 Agur, son of Jakeh recorded his oracle (Proverbs 30), his prayer, his request of simple things for a simple man. I ask the same. Lord, if You could work these things into my head and my heart, press them into the threads of my being, make … Continue reading Who Can Say?
Elihu as a Herald
Job 36 "Hark, the Herald angels sing!" It's the very last day of February in a Leap year. The Christmas season is long past. Carolers, churchgoers, and choirs have been harking and heralding all winter. But now, the bright excitement is quiet, and we have landed squarely at the end of the coldest month. March … Continue reading Elihu as a Herald
The Taste of Bread
Job 33 I use my mother's hand thrown stoneware bowl; she gave it to me when Gram's pink Pyrex bowl broke. Mom's bowl is taller than Gram's old Pyrex, so kneading the dough is a bit tricky. But I don't knead the dough anymore - I have gained bread wisdom since the first rough loaves … Continue reading The Taste of Bread
Really Afraid for a Really Good Reason
Job 23 He says if we seek Him we will find Him, when we seek for Him with all our heart (Jeremiah 29:13). But I've been seeking with every ounce of strength in my heart before and found only dark rooms and empty hallways. Please, explain the dead silence. Explain the locked doors. Tell me … Continue reading Really Afraid for a Really Good Reason
Thoughts on Easter – But, What Do I Know?
Job 19 On a recent drive to a city south of us, I was reminded, Winter is not forever; Spring does come back around each year. On the drive down, we commented on the green haze around the trees, the bright blue sky with the fluffiest clouds, and the warmth from the sun through the … Continue reading Thoughts on Easter – But, What Do I Know?
Broken and Spilled Out
Job 16 & 17 Every couple of years, I like to contemplate my own demise. When I say "like," I mean I do it, whether I like to or not. When I say "contemplate," I mean I obsess over the inevitable approach of my last breath. When I say "demise," I mean when I exit … Continue reading Broken and Spilled Out
Christina Grubb 