God is About to Speak

Job listens through the storm

Today’s Through the Bible Reading: Job 35-37

Abbreviated Reading: Job 36:20 - 37:24

"God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend." Job 37:5

In today's Bible reading there is a storm brewing - literally.  Job and his friends watch as a storm develops on the horizon. Oh so many times we sit in our circumstances and watch as "storm" takes shape on the horizon.  Just like Job's friends, we use the surrounding circumstances to try and make sense of what is going on. In an attempt to figure out God's character and plans, we draw conclusions that are only partially accurate or faulty at best. That's what Job's friends did as they tried to make sense of what was going on. Much of what they said was very true, but not completely. It's when God speaks that all is made right and clear.

If you see a storm coming, or if you're sitting smack in the middle of one, take heart because God was in the storm and spoke to Job through it. God's voice is mightier than the roaring of many waters (Ps 93:4) and He is the one who's hand created all things.

Today's reading encouraged me personally as I was reminded that: God gives songs in the night (Job 35:10); He is our teacher (35:11); He is mighty and firm in His purpose (36:5); Our mighty God does not take His eyes off of us (36:7); He is beyond our understanding and is from everlasting to everlasting (36:26); He spreads out the clouds (36:29); and governs the nations (36:31); He causes us to stop and consider His wonders (37:7, 14).

The Almighty is beyond our reach and exalted in power; in His justice and great righteousness, He does not oppress. Job 37:23

God is about to talk to Job in the midst of the storm.  Whatever your "storm" is, hold on to His promises and the knowledge of His goodness - He's about to speak.

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