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    January 23rd Chronological Bible Readings

    Job 15-18:21
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    Hi everyone – brief post today. I encourage you to read a thought-provoking sermon about the book of Job on Bible.org called “The Arrows of the Almighty” at this link.


    YouTube: Today’s readings in Job reminded me of C.S. Lewis’ books A Grief Observed & The Problem of Pain and the well done movie, “Shadowlands:”



    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLKS0XGRYi8

    Do you know the answer to our grief and pain?  Click here for the Answer!

    Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “Will your long-winded speeches never end? What ails you that you keep on arguing?” Job 16:3 NIV

    Prayer Point: Pray that you don’t engage in long-winded speeches with your suffering friends. Pray that you pray for them, love them, and support them in their time of need.

    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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    One response to “January 23rd Chronological Bible Readings”

    1. Ramona Avatar
      Ramona

      What is a friend? Job has these three “friends” surrounding him yet he finds himself defending himself from their accusations. Not only is Job arguing with them but he is also pleading his case before God. Job is wearing himself out using his words as a verbal defenses. I don’t know how it is with anyone else but when I find myself in a situation like Job is in, I become both mentally and physically exhausted. Here is a definition of a friend that I’ve heard on several occasions and have adopted it as my own. A friend is someone who knows everything about you and still likes you. It doesn’t seem to me that Job’s so called friends really liked him—their companionship was based on specific conditions. Job had to be healthy, wealthy and posses a wisdom they personally approved.
      Am I a friend like Job’s friends—one that only encourages when someone doesn’t really need encouragement? When the money is gone do a gripe, accuse? Is my silence one of silent prayer and intercession or am I quietly imagining all the things they must have done wrong?
      Grace and peace,
      Ramona

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