Tested and purified

But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold.  Job 23:10 (Job 23 in our reading plan today) Job knew that God could find him anywhere, even when it appeared that he couldn’t find God.  Deep down, Job knew the truth.  The truth had just … More Tested and purified

Called and beloved

Whether you’ve been reading through the Bible all year, or have just joined us, what a blessing to come to this little letter of Jude! To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: (Jude 1) Charles Spurgeon, a famous English preacher of the 19th century, said, “The general call … More Called and beloved

He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings;

Even when times were tough, God  had not given up on His people. The book of Daniel is an encouragement that God has a future  and a plan for His people, all His people. Today we read Daniel 1-2. There are at least three statements in Daniel 1 which reveal the sovereignty of God (His control … More He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings;

He who testifies for me

    Even now, behold, my witness is in heaven,         and he who testifies for me is on high. Job 16:19, in our Bible reading plan today Who is this witness? Who testifies for Job? We have the advantage of knowing the interchange between God and Satan.  We know that God is FOR Job, … More He who testifies for me

Job’s friends “comfort” him with condemnation instead of compassion

    Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself,         for emptiness will be his payment.     It will be paid in full before his time,         and his branch will not be green.     He will shake off his unripe grape like the vine,         and cast off his blossom like … More Job’s friends “comfort” him with condemnation instead of compassion