One of the most incredible miracles known the mankind are the kind that happen to those who belong to Christ when they are pressed beyond comprehension.  In the midst of all the horrible images of broken bodies and crumbled buildings in Haiti is a haunting one of people walking hand in hand in the streets, singing hymns to the Lord.  HYMNS!  In the middle of the dust and panic, there were people singing praises to the Lord on High. I have a friend who is stranded in Haiti.  She went on what was supposed to be a 4-day mission trip, … Continue reading Job 38-39:God’s Power Unleashed

Elihu reminds me of a friend I have who always tells it like it is.  She is blunt and straightforward, and I absolutely love her for it.  She must be strong in the spiritual gift of discernment, because she can cut through nonsense like a warm knife through butter. It is interesting to me that the younger Elihu — not the windbaggy friends — is the one who speaks to Job immediately prior to God speaking to Job.  The order is significant.  Oftentimes the Lord sends people or circumstances to soften our hearts to truths we need to hear, doesn’t … Continue reading Job 35-37: Straight Talk

Elihu is filled with righteous indignation at Job’s complaints against God.  And he makes a lot of sense in his arguments! I especially liked these verses: It’s impossible for God to do anything evil; no way can the Mighty One do wrong. He makes us pay for exactly what we’ve done—no more, no less. Our chickens always come home to roost. It’s impossible for God to do anything wicked, for the Mighty One to subvert justice. He’s the one who runs the earth! He cradles the whole world in his hand! If he decided to hold his breath, every man, … Continue reading Job 32-34: Elihu weighs in