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Job 29-31 Recalling the Past

As I age, I find I am doing just as Job. I recall my earlier days when my body was strong and I could work all day with abundant energy but now I tire easily and my strength is lessening with each passing day. Oh how I can relate to Job! He recalls the prime of his life and the joy of being able to serve and work with great joy. These days I find myself just like Job and soon i will be saying just as he said: my words are ended. But, in the meantime, I find my memories are sweet and abundant. I recall the successes and the failures for each taught me lessons that God would use to add to His work. Aging tends to do that. With age comes both wisdom and failures of past times.Don’t linger there my friend. Job has suffered greatly but in that suffering he has found the true meaning of life which is to honor God and give Him praise. He raises up and puts down men according to His will and we must be grateful for each day. 

Another sweet sister has gone to heaven and so as I read Job I find myself wondering. Her absence leaves a hole that cannot be filled and my heart is heavy knowing her absence is felt by her sweet family. Yet, in all of that, my heart rejoices that she is seeing the Lord she loved and served. What about you dear friend? 

In Him, I move and I rest

Psalm 91 God is El Elyon, Yahweh; El Shaddai; Elohim, and Jehovah. He is the God who provides us rest when others are “at war” with themselves and others.

 El Elyon is God’s name of safety and our abiding. Jesus spoke of Himself as the vine and us as the branches. He said if you abide or remain in the vine, you will find shelter.

The Sovereign One; the El Shaddai. He is the All-Sufficient One, the Lord Almighty. He is the “I AM” who has great power. Trust Me and follow Me for I am immutable/unchangeable; therefore, you can find rest in Me and my protective shadow. 

The Lord; Elohim is Sovereign, the Mighty One over all. As we observe the heavens and the sunrise and sunset, the stars and moon, we can know that all is well because Elohim is in control. He cares, and He is steadfast to carry us through even the most difficult of times. Nothing comes to us but filtered through His fingers.

No matter the name you use, know this: God is available 24/7 for us in contrast to the idols and false gods that are detracted from us unless we offer something to appease them. Jesus said, Come unto me, and I will give you rest. [Matt 11] Today, step aside and spend some time with Him and let your soul rest.

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