Month: August 2023

Scripture Job 13:3 But I would speak to the Almighty, And I desire to reason with God.

Observation: I do want to speak to my Lord, but as for reasoning with Him I think it might be better to sit and listen. That would be good advice and it would be nice if I took it, but I don’t. When I do something that I know is wrong I tried to justify it with God to make it sound like it should be okay. God is pretty firm He has spelled out what is right and what is wrong and there isn’t any grey area to play with. The best way to reason with God is to know His reason.

Application: I need to take my own advice and sit back and listen to what my Lord and Master says. I must stop making excuses for my actions and not try to reason them out. There is no justification from sin, it is either sin or it’s not and I know the difference even if I pretend at times not to. I need to keep reading and praying and place in my heart what God desires.

Prayer: Dear Lord place on my heart always what is right and honoring to you. Take this sinful mind from me and guide me through this darkness and into the light of your glory. I don’t know how much longer you want me here, but may the time be spent glorifying you and not making excuses.

Scripture Job 12:9 Who among all these does not know That the hand of the LORD has done this,

Observation: I believe more people know there is a God and that He is all powerful. I also believe they deny admitting because then they would be held responsible for their actions and would be convicted. I believe that is how the evolution theory and the big bang got there following because people were looking for a way out being responsible to God. They would rather believe they came from a rock or their descendants were some type of other animal then admit God is the creator of all things and that He is all knowing. I can’t understand how people can look at the majesty and complexity of our surrounding and not believe there is a God. God has created all things and one day each one of us will know for sure, but for some it will be too late.

Application: God has me starting a book, So Why Are We Here?, I need to continue to write it, not just for others but so that I get a better understanding what He desires of me. I need to spread the word of the Bible that God is all and that He is worthy of all of our love, praise and Honor. That the most important thing is to love God with all of our heart, mind and soul and that He is worthy of this love. Help others find the peace that only comes from Jesus and live a life that tells others about my Lord.

Prayer: Dear Lord give me the wisdom that I will need to accomplish this task. Lead me every day closer to what You want me to know and the wisdom to tell others. I’m here to serve and fulfill the purpose you have created me for. Help me Lord accomplish this before I go home.

Scripture Job 11:7 “Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?

Observation: I don’t know why I think at times that I know better than God. I know what God’s word says in different situations I’m in and I try to reason with myself that there might be an exception and that God didn’t really mean that or me. I want what I want and I’ll try to change the rules to get it and pretend God is approving or He’ll understand. God has set His commands for a reason and that reason is that He loves us despite all the wrongs we do. God knows it all, there is no exceptions and He wants us to do what is right so He guides us gently through this life. It’s up to us to accept His guidance or rebel and do our own thing.

Application: I keep trying to get my own way, which is typically the wrong way. I pretend to think I know more than I do and to make excuses why my way is the right way. I need to stop and be totally committed to God’s ways for my life. To accept that He is my Lord and the ruler of my life and to follow Him completely. I need to give in and accept that I can’t even come close to knowing more than my Lord about anything.

Prayer: Dear Lord forgive me for my arrogance and guide me to do what is of you. You are the ruler of my life and I want to be obedient in everything. I need you, because my arrogance and pride override my good judgment to follow you with all of my heart, mind and soul. I love you and what to draw closer to you the rest of my life here and for all eternity.