There are no atheists in foxholes. There are no ungodly friends eulogized at funerals. There are no irreligious people when natural disasters hit home. When people find it necessary, they are quite good at pulling God out of their closet. It is almost as if God is viewed as an emergency ration. He is not to … More Job 35: A Prayer Appreciated by God
Griping and whining is not allowed, but complaining and groaning is acceptable. Non-Christians groan due to the consequences of sin. This world is not utopia, and they long for peace and prosperity. As they continue to make decisions apart from the will of God, they further harm themselves. Like the unwise man presented in Ecclesiastes, … More Job 23: Groaning is Allowed
Job has been verbally sparing with his friends. He is not interested in spiritual debate. He is not seeking to be religiously contentious. Frankly, all he really needs is for his brothers in the faith to comfort him in his agony, but this has not been the case. Job’s friends continuously point out his transgressions. They … More Job 18-19: The Gospel According to Job
Unfathomable Grace 