“And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you’” (2 Cor 12:9). Of course, this is not a petition. In fact, it is God’s response to a rejected petition! Three times, Paul asked for a change of his situation. Three times he was refused. And then the Lord said this! It isn’t just […]
If we only seek the Lord in hard times, would it surprise us if He kept us in hard times so we do? If Job’s friends have the bedside manner of “worthless physicians” (Job 13:4), and if they would rather criticize than console, he would return words in kind. What does he think of their supposedly finely-crafted […]
Read More… from August 22, 2025 — “I Will Not Hide Myself From You”
“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts” (Isa 6:5). Adam Clarke outlines this section (vv 1-8) as follows: 1. A Vision of God (vv […]
If you were going to write a poem about the wonders of our glorious springtime, here are some rhyming words you might find useful: sclerenchyma and parenchyma. Just kidding. Who writes poetry anymore? But if you’ve ever wondered at the amazing power of a little plant to push its way through concrete, that’s what you’ve […]
Here’s God’s message in Acts: “Go, stand…and speak to the people all the words of this life” (5:20). It still is. This speech by Job, covering chapters 12–14, is his longest so far. He has called us to scrutinize God’s revelation in creation, where He speaks through the natural world (12:7- 12) and shows Himself as the […]
“He must increase, but I must decrease” (Jn 3:30). This isn’t exactly a petition, but it could easily become one. Lord, let me daily decrease so that You might increase in me! Our New Testament speaks of increased faith (Lk 17:5), increased blessing in the gospel (1 Cor 3:6-7), increasing fruits of righteousness (2 Cor […]
In the midst of a chaotic world, the child of God stands because we know the Lord understands. Job continues to assess his friends’ views. Do you really think that “wisdom is with aged men, and with length of days, understanding” (Job 12:12)? No, it’s not automatic. With some people, the older they get, the more confused […]
Read More… from August 20, 2025 — Trying To Make Sense Of Life
“Preserve me, O God, for in You I put my trust” (Ps 16:1). Here’s a prayer to offer on behalf of our young people, especially those at college. William MacDonald writes: “Every day you may sit under the instruction of unregenerate men and women who have no love for your Savior or your Bible. At […]
The evolutionist wants to silence nature as the voice of God, but it eloquently speaks everywhere. Job’s friends have simplistically concluded that life follows a basic equation: do good and you get goods. If you see a rich man, he must be a good man. And the opposite is also true. If Job has lost […]
Read More… from August 19, 2025 — Our Understanding & Overcoming Friend