“[Zophar shares his thoughts] “’Though
evil is sweet in his mouth and he hides it under his tongue, though he desires
it and will not let it go, but holds it in his mouth, yet his food in his
stomach is changed to the venom of cobras within him. He swallows riches, but will vomit them up;
God will expel them from his belly. He
sucks the poison of cobras; the viper’s tongue slays him.
“’He does not look at the streams,
the rivers flowing with honey and curds.
He returns what he has attained and cannot swallow [consume] it; as to the riches of his trading, he cannot
even enjoy them.
“’For he has oppressed and
forsaken the poor; he has seized a house which he has not built. Because he knew no quiet within him, he does
not retain anything he desires. Nothing
remains for him to devour [consume], therefore his prosperity does
not endure.’” Job 20:12-21
Zophar had to be right. Zophar was convinced in his heart that Job had
to be an evil hypocrite. Even though Job’s
life looked good for a while, he had to be hiding something very awful. Otherwise. why would God punish him so! All Job had to do was to open his mouth and
let the poison flow out in confession and everything would be OK.
We must avoid drawing conclusions
by what we see in another’s life – good or bad, difficult or easy. Only God knows what is truly happening and He
always has the best in store for each of us – no matter what it may look like
to others. We just have to trust
Him. How easy it should be!
Take care with love, especially
His! Your servant and friend in Christ,
who still prays for you each morning.
Darlene
PS: Please
pray for this ministry. This is the 20th
year of endeavouring to serve others in His name to offer a smattering of
Scripture daily. Find my statement of faith by clicking (or cut and
paste this link into your Web browser): https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com You can
find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for “WeakDay
Devotion” (Also, there is a “Google Blogger”
App you can download to read them on your phone.)
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
- ·
Jackie,
a Christian woman (just lost her husband, her only two daughters within
the last six weeks and her only son two years ago),. Pray for her strength and grace, the love and
understanding of others as she must live through this time. Pray for Fred (her
friend) for wisdom and warmth as he reaches out to comfort her and help share
this time with her.
- · David – has his birthday today. Thank the Father for his continuing good health and his wonderful, caring daughter, Heidi.
- Dale – Pray for his bodily healing, that doctors do not overprescribe for his pain, for restoration of a lifetime friendship and, most of all, for clarity of Salvation.
- ·
Gary McQ – his major heart surgery has been delayed a month. He will have a quadruple valve
replacement. Pray he is surrounded by
family and friends as he goes through this journey. Pray for his strength, courage and for his
heart to be at peace as the Lord guides the hands of the surgeons and other
health carers to repair his physical heart.
- ·
Ray’s Dad - (also called Ray) has been diagnosed with cancer. Please pray that through this difficult and
scary time, the Lord would touch his heart so he reaches out for the only hand
that can save him, the compassionate Lord Jesus.
- ·
Simon Flinders (my pastor) and family – now on long-service
leave. Pray for their refreshment and deepening of
family bonds. Pray the family enjoys
time to focus on the love of their Saviour and all the gifts and blessings He
has provided them.
- ·
USA – that the Lord would
demonstrate His power in unexpected and uniting way during these times of
unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle
and rest in Him alone. And let the truth
of God’s Word and ways overcome the drive to destroy our founding values.
- ·
Sergio – found a job for now, but it wearing
him out physically. His diabetes is
under control and he’s found a place to live.
Thank you for praying and please do not stop.
- ·
Toron – finishing his high school studies
needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and confidence, especially that
he will study hard for his final exams.
His graduation will be 29 August!
- · Me – The Lord seems to be working out something new in my life right now. Please pray for my wisdom, TRUST and patience.
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