Much to
do today! I will begin with scripture, reading a couple more chapters from Job.
I will work on Sunday’s sermon, and at 7:45 am I will pray with Bob. We pray once
a month for an hour. We begin by simply stating where we are, in our spiritual
walk, with our families and with our churches. Then we enter a season of prayer
for each other. It is spiritually refreshing.
Job 9-10
In these
two chapters Job responds to Bildad, and states clearly his understanding of
God, and names his misery. In verses 32-35 Job acknowledges that he is only a
mortar, and muses “if only there were a mediator between us, someone who could
bring us together.” 1800 years or so
later, Jesus Christ would be born, and would become the mediator, dying on the
cross for our sins. I am so thankful that Job expressed himself and it is
recorded in this book bearing his name.
In
chapter 10 Job frames his plea to God, and expresses his understanding of what
follows death “a land as dark as midnight, a land of gloom and confusion, where
even the light is dark as midnight.” (10:22) The good news is that Jesus has
gained the victory over death, filled with His presence it is a land of light and
incredible life beyond the grave. I am thankful for the glimpses we get of
eternity through the scripture, and the hope we have for eternal life in Jesus
Christ.
Guide me
today Lord, through the meetings, planning, and ministry of this day. Increase
my faith, direct my thoughts, use my words.
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