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Verse of the Day: “The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in His justice and great righteousness, He does not oppress. Therefore, people revere Him, for does He not have regard for all the wise in heart?” (Job 37: 23-24 NIV)
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Watch TBR Day 013 Job 35-37
We Respond
[TBR-013: Job 35-37 (January 13, 2023)]
Reflection: Consider the following questions regarding Job 35-37:
1. What does this chapter tell me about God?
2. What does this chapter tell me about the human beings He created?
Here is one possible answer to each of these questions. Ask the Holy Spirit if there are any others for you personally to ponder.
Job 35
1. God’s perfection is not diminished by our sins nor enhanced by our righteousness.
2. When people are oppressed, they should cry out to God with the right questions–Where is God my Creator who will comfort me with songs in this night season? or Where is the One who makes me smarter than the animals and wiser than the birds?
Job 36
1. God is mighty in both power and understanding, far greater than mere humans can grasp. He blesses, teaches, and guides people. He controls the rain clouds, lightning, and thunder.
2. People who listen to, obey, and cry out to God will be blessed. Those who refuse to do so and waste their lives in immoral living will suffer (eternal) death.
Job 37
1. Just as no one can look directly at the blazing sun, so people are overwhelmed by the dazzling splendor of God.
2. People who are wise in heart will fear (revere) the LORD God.
Prayer:
3. How might I pray regarding Job 35-37?
Thank You, LORD God, that our sin does not diminish Your perfection, nor does our righteousness increase Yours. Make me more aware of how my sins affect other people. You do listen to us. You are concerned about what we need, how we behave, and how we feel. LORD, You do not need to be defended, only obeyed. May my obedience be motivated out of love and gratitude, not out of cringing fear (of You or of what other people think).
Teach me to ask You the right questions so that our interactive relationship will grow stronger. You are mighty in both power and understanding, far greater than I can grasp. You continually bless, teach, and guide me. You control the rain clouds, lightning, thunder, and all the variables of climate. I trust You to send what is best in a particular situation. Please help mankind to be good stewards of what You provide. I know beyond doubt that, if we will listen to, obey, and cry out to You, we will be blessed. Those who refuse to do so and waste their lives in immoral living apart from You will suffer (eternal) death. Just as no one can look directly at the blazing sun, so I am overwhelmed by Your dazzling splendor, O God. May increasing numbers of people be wise in heart and fear (revere) You, LORD God. Then we will all bring You glory, LORD. AMEN
Action: (Ask God, the Holy Spirit, if He wants you to work on one of the suggestions below or something else more personal that He points out.)
4. What action does the LORD want me to take in response to Job 35-37? With the help of God’s Holy Spirit:
- I will thank the Lord Jesus that His bearing my sin at the cross does not detract from His perfect righteousness.
- I will help someone to ask the right questions of God.
- I will teach some children about God’s greatness and His love for them.
- I will make a list of Bible verses that explain or exemplify what it means to fear God and memorize at least some of them.
Share: I plan to share what I’ve learned with __________.