Day 37
Job 38:1-40:2
(38 | 39 | 40:1-2)
As soon as Elihu finishes speaking, God enters the conversation. The first thing he says is, "who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you and you shall answer me" (38:2-3), and the last thing he says is, "will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!" This must've been absolutely terrifying for Job!
To make matters worse, in the middle of these two questions, God asks Job a series of questions all sharing a similar theme; essentially God is asking Job if he is equal to God. God asks Job where he was at the creation of the universe. God asks if Job is capable of commanding and maintaining nature. He asks Job if he knows the minutiae of every animal's life, and if he cares for, looks after and commands them. Of course, the answer to each of these questions is no. Job's reply is going to be interesting.
Matthew 24:32-25:13
(24:32-51 | 25:1-13)
Jesus starts talking about the end of times. He says only one person knows when the Son will return; the Father. Jesus tells us to be alert because he'll come back when we least expect it. He calls on us to be like the servant who knows his master will be away for a while but doesn't know when he'll return, so he keeps on doing the tasks his master assigns him. His master could be away a day, he could be away for years, but he doesn't want his master to come home to discover his servant not doing his job.
Jesus gives us another parable - the parable of the ten virgins. The ten virgins are out waiting to meet the bridegroom, and all of them have lamps. As you do. Anyway, five of them have oil to light the lamps, the other five do not. When the bridegroom finally arrives, the five who are unprepared rush off to find some oil for their lamps. They're too late, however, and are not let into the banquet hall.
These two stories give us the same message; be prepared. Make sure that when Jesus comes back, you're at least trying to do his work. We don't know when he's coming back, so make sure you're doing his work everyday!
Psalm 18:37-42
(18:37-42)
David revels in his victory over his enemies. At the same time, though, he gives due credit to God for his role in David's victory. It would be easy for David to start going on about how great a warrior, commander or tactician he is. But he doesn't. He says it was he who destroyed his foes. But he also says he could only do it because God helped him out. It's important for us to do the same; we need to recognise God's role in all our victories - even the small ones. If we don't, we risk glorifying ourselves above God.
Job 38:1-40:2
(38 | 39 | 40:1-2)
As soon as Elihu finishes speaking, God enters the conversation. The first thing he says is, "who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you and you shall answer me" (38:2-3), and the last thing he says is, "will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him? Let him who accuses God answer him!" This must've been absolutely terrifying for Job!
To make matters worse, in the middle of these two questions, God asks Job a series of questions all sharing a similar theme; essentially God is asking Job if he is equal to God. God asks Job where he was at the creation of the universe. God asks if Job is capable of commanding and maintaining nature. He asks Job if he knows the minutiae of every animal's life, and if he cares for, looks after and commands them. Of course, the answer to each of these questions is no. Job's reply is going to be interesting.
Matthew 24:32-25:13
(24:32-51 | 25:1-13)
Jesus starts talking about the end of times. He says only one person knows when the Son will return; the Father. Jesus tells us to be alert because he'll come back when we least expect it. He calls on us to be like the servant who knows his master will be away for a while but doesn't know when he'll return, so he keeps on doing the tasks his master assigns him. His master could be away a day, he could be away for years, but he doesn't want his master to come home to discover his servant not doing his job.
Jesus gives us another parable - the parable of the ten virgins. The ten virgins are out waiting to meet the bridegroom, and all of them have lamps. As you do. Anyway, five of them have oil to light the lamps, the other five do not. When the bridegroom finally arrives, the five who are unprepared rush off to find some oil for their lamps. They're too late, however, and are not let into the banquet hall.
These two stories give us the same message; be prepared. Make sure that when Jesus comes back, you're at least trying to do his work. We don't know when he's coming back, so make sure you're doing his work everyday!
Psalm 18:37-42
(18:37-42)
David revels in his victory over his enemies. At the same time, though, he gives due credit to God for his role in David's victory. It would be easy for David to start going on about how great a warrior, commander or tactician he is. But he doesn't. He says it was he who destroyed his foes. But he also says he could only do it because God helped him out. It's important for us to do the same; we need to recognise God's role in all our victories - even the small ones. If we don't, we risk glorifying ourselves above God.
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