My Walk With Him: “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

Sunday, January 31, 2021

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

“But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jeremiah 17:7-8

I continue with my study of - Ten Men of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World - eBook by Max Lucado (for purchase). This morning, I continue with the story of "Job: God's Presence in the Storm*".

*Title of lesson two from the Max Lucado study.

The commentary* of day three of my study of Job starts with Lucado pointing to Job 38-41 and wanting me to understand how God questions Job and Job's arrogance and pride in his righteousness. Lucado believes that Job lost sight of who God is, and through a study of Job we are encouraged to maintain a proper sense of awe of God in his life through worship prayer and other spiritual disciplines. Lucado then shares how he believes God's "torrent" of questions for Job is not intended to teach but to stun and to re-align Job to a more proper sense of God. We are encouraged as well to develop a strong foundation and relationship with God during the God times such that when the difficult times arrive (and they will), we are more prepared.

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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has helped me in all times - good and bad. Thank You Jesus for never leaving or forsaking me. I am not deserving for how much You love me. I worry and I have other sins. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Please help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.