Job 5:1-7:21
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In chapter 6 Job responds to Eliphaz as follows in verse 2 through 6: “If my sadness could be weighed and my troubles be put on the scales, they would be heavier than all the sands of the sea. That is why I spoke so rashly. For the Almighty has struck me down with his arrows. He has sent his poisoned arrows deep within my spirit. All God’s terrors are arrayed against me. Don’t I have a right to complain? Wild donkeys bray when they find no green grass, and oxen low when they have no food. People complain when there is no salt in their food.”  How do these words of Job’s speak to you?  Are these fair words for him to be saying in reply to Eliphaz?  Are they fair words for us to consider in our own lives today as well?


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Below is a powerful image for Job’s words in chapter 7 verse 11:



Worship God: Today’s readings in Job reminded me of MercyMe’s song “Bring the Rain:”



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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: “Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. ” Job 6:14 NIV

Prayer Point: Pray that you will not withhold kindnesses from your friends. Pray that you will never forsake fear of the Almighty.

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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2 responses to “January 20th Chronological Bible Readings”

  1. Lily Avatar
    Lily

    Job 5:15
    “Blessed is the one whom God corrects;
    so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
    Like our earthly father, God disciplines us because He cares for us and wants us to walk the right path. Thank you God for loving us in spite our weakness and and shortcoming.

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  2. bonnie@mark-k-inc.com Avatar
    bonnie@mark-k-inc.com

    Mike this is a little late but I was thinking about that trip from Canaan to Egypt that Joseph”s brothers took to get food and again to bring Benjamin back and then again to take Dad to see Joseph. It’s not a short trip by any means. It is 220 miles from Canaan to Egypt. Just think traveling by foot, camel, with little ones and livestock. Wonder how long this actually took to get there in back in those days.?So little of it is in the Bible they went down – they went down and they went back home and etc. There sure was a lot happening when they went down…… and back and down and back again.
    bonnie

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