Job 3-4 1 Corinthinians 2

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Job has been tested by the devil; He has lost his family, wealth and now his health. His friends have come to be by his side and in 3 Job speaks: Job wishes that he would not have born. He wished that day to have never come and now wants it to be cursed. Agony is evident in jobs despair. He seaches for answers he reveals in 25 that deep down he feared these things happening to him. I know we talk about Job's patience but we often time overlook his fear. Many times we gained what is feared; fear and Job's trouble are both from the devil. The Bible teaches us the God did not give us a spirit of fear. Don't walk in fear, but live in God. In 4 Eliphaz condemns job. He challenges Job to use the advice he has given so many. He asked, "Should not your blameless ways be hope to you?" When have you known the upright to suffer? Many times people will rush to judge you based on circumstance. God allowed Job to be tested because of his righteousness. Job's friend will never convince Job that he has sinned and deserve this. This is a type of Christ in that the righteous will suffer. Do not be so quick to judge. Leave room for God's sovereignty even in the midst of turmoil. Somethings are done so that God can get glory such as this. Do you remember the blind man? The disciples asked who sinned? Jesus said this is done so that God could be glorified.

1 Corinthians 2: Paul speaks of the Spirit of God and it being revealed to those who believe. God gives his spirit to every believer, and with it comes wisdom from on high. You have to be in the family of God to be included in on family business. Many times people try to read the word or understand it, but until one comes to surrender life to Jesus, they will never get the spirit that brings life, wisdom and revelation. Have you asked God to forgive you of your sin and asked that he lead your life? God is a first things first God and this is the business at hand if you have not. Ask god to forgive you of your sin and ask that he will come into your life and lead you. He will if you ask Him.

Job 1-2: 1 Corinthians 1

Good Morning Trth Seekers! Job 1-2 tells in many ways what God thinks of Job. Job is seen in the eyes of God as a righteous man. It brings me to believe that often we think that when things happen to us it is because God has forgotten us, but through Job's story we can believe that our testing is a testimony of what God believes we can handle and who we are. Job's strength was not his wealth, but it was his belief and devotion to God. It is said many times that trials will reveal who you are. Well we will soon see who Job was.

1 Corinthians 1 is one of my favorite readings, I particularly like the part that says, God's foolishness is wiser than man's wisdom and his weakness is stronger than man's strength. Paul begins this Chapter with encouragement for the brothers to united under the Lordship of Jesus. He reminds them that Jesus is the center of any boasting. He says to them in so many words that we owe it to God who sent Jesus for all that we have become. Especially, since most of them were nothing before Christ enlisted them to His service. Therefore, if any one wanted to boast then boast on Jesus. I realize each day that it is because of my weaknesses that Christ uses me. It is so that his strength can be magnified in who I am not, and his glory realized in who I become.

Exodus 39-40:James 5

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Exodus flew by like the first two months of this year. This plan for reading is great. We have covered a great deal of ground with much more to come. I know that if you have read one day it has been a blessing. Now multiply that blessing by making time daily to read.
Exodus is complete with the final preparation and the erection of the tabernacle. Many times in our pursuit of righteousness we never see completion. I believe that it is good to see thing come together according to God's plan. Moses and the people now have a place of worship. It is a place that they could encounter God's presence individually and collectively. I pray you have a place and a people to experience God.

James 5 is a warning to the rich. He is stern about the punishment to come for their self seeking lifestyles. He also encourages the faithful to wait patiently on the Lord. He also warns not to turn on each other. I think sometimes we need a reminder that we all have the same enemy. Furthermore, one God and in all things we should seek him in prayer, by faith and he will answer.

Exodus 36-38:James 4

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Exodus 36-38 is a testimony that if the people of God follow his instructions they will get exactly what he promised they would. The tabernacle was equipped by those who had willing heart to give to God. And behold, Moses had to ask the people to stop giving because they gave more than enough. Could you imagine a church like this where the people with a heart for God and to be asked not to give anymore. Our God is sufficient to meet all needs; that is the good news, but the bad is it is in our possession.

James 4 is a call to righteousness. James writes that trouble starts in our selfish desires. But we each should submit ourselves to God . Submitting to God comes with a two fold response; knowing his will and doing it. Anything short of what God commands is sin. (17) Are you following worldliness or Godliness? Are you doing your will or God's will?

Exodus 34-35 : James 3

Good Morning Truth Seekers! In Exodus 34-35 God gives new tablets of stones to Moses. You will remember Moses broke the other set upon discovering the golden calf. (32) In scribed was the laws of God for worship, living and the tent of meetings. All this happened on Mt. Sinai and when Moses came down his face was radiant. We all need a Mt Sinai in our lives. A place that we can meet God and get instruction. It is called a quiet time. I pray that you find time to sit before God and let Him give direction to you. This is the foundation of the sabbath. A day of rest and being restored. I am convinced that if people do not spend time with God they will not give to him anything he is due; not honor, they won't tithe, and sure will not attend Sunday School. Why would they? Are you one of those people?

James 3 is about taming the tongue or lack there of. The point is that faith produce right behavior and words, because both of these come from the heart. The tongue if not tamed will lead to ungodly talk and behavior. Be careful of what comes out of your mouth. Lastly, wisdom from on high is peace -loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, it is impartial and sincere. This wisdom will produce a harvest of righteousness through peacemaking.

Exodus 31-33: James 2

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Exodus 31-33 is quite shocking in the sense that the people who have seen the work of God turn back to worshipping an idol. The familiar call each of us back to the life we knew before we professed faith in Jesus. In a time of panic or distress people will reveal who they really are. Moses takes a sword to his rebellious people and makes it clear that anyone who opposes God is his enemy. Sin cannot be eliminated, it has to be eradicated. God became so disappointed that he threatened to be finish with them. I think stiff necked speaks to the his frustration and his amazement that changing their hearts was so difficult. But thanks be to God that Moses intervene for the people. Remember we have an intercessor who continues to God on our behalf.

James 2 starts off with treat everyone the same. Do not discriminate against anyone. The word and work of God is available to all; poor and rich. Love everyone. A follow up to chapter one in two is summed up in, :Faith without works is dead. Bob Buford says, faith with out work dies. What you believe along with what you do equals faith.

Exodus 29-30 :James 1

Good Morning Truth Seekers! Exodus 29-30 is the continuation of God preparing a place of meeting for Him and His people. Everything in it has to be consecrated in order for it to be holy and that holiness will extend to the generations to come. God would provide the place and the persons (priest) to serve. However, what he could not do is provide the attitude in which people approached Him. Devotion to God means that we surrender ourselves to do what he says, with what he says. There were no room for negotiations in what had to happen to make the meeting place and its equipment holy. Any deviation would change it all. It is the same in James, he writes that we who are God has to hear the word, and do it. No modifications, anything short of what God says is sin. Lastly, the word of God is true and should be lived regardless of circumstances. The temple equipment had rings for mobility it is indicative that they were to worship God the same regardless of where they went. It would be from now on that the expectation would be upon them to worship God with sacrifices and to honor him with their lives.