Bible Bits: January 27th

Bible Reading: Job 30:1-31:40

 

Daily Tidbit:

Just because God waits to answer our prayers does not mean that He has forgotten us orthat He has failed to hear our requests.  He works on our behalf even when we can't see His activity or feel His presence."

 

Hurtful Effects of Suffering:

• We become hardened and reject God
• We refuse to ask any questionsand miss any lessons that might be good for us.
• We withdraw from the help others can give.
• We reject the fact that god can bring good out of calamity.
• We accuse God of beeing unjust and perhaps lead others to reject him.
• We refuse to be open to any changes in our lives.

Helpful Effects of Suffering:

• We turn to God for understanding, endurance, and deliverance.
• We ask important questions we might not take time to think about in our normal routine.
• We are prepared by it to identify and comfort others who suffer.
• We are open to being helped by others who are obeying God.
• We are ready to learn from a trustworthy God.
• We realize we can identify with what Christ suffered on the cross for us.
• We are sensitized to the amount of suffering in the world.

 

Jesus Calling Gems:

"Dare to walk on the high road with Me, for it is the most direct route to heaven.  Relying on your own understanding will weigh you down.  Trust in Me absolutely, and I will make your path straight."