JOB 17 - GOD WILL CARRY US!

Holy Spirit instructed me to open my Bible to a random page then to turn 22 pages (THE LIGHT OF TRUTH GOING OUT IN THE MIDST OF TERRIBLE DARKNESS) to Job 17.

"My spirit is broken; my days are extinct; the graveyard is ready for me. Surely there are mockers about me, and my eye dwells on their provocation. My days are past; my plans are broken off, the desires of my heart. They make night into day: 'The light,' they say, 'is near to the darkness.'"

Job 17:1-2, 11-12 ESV

satan REPEATEDLY ATTACKED JOB .. THE PURPOSE OF HIS SUFFERING WAS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS THE RESULT OF SIN. GOD HAS A GREATER PURPOSE IN ALLOWING SUFFERING THAT WE CANNOT BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND.

"And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose."

Romans 8:28 AMP

GOD WANTS US TO CRY OUT TO HIM IN OUR SUFFERING .. TO SEEK HIS WISDOM, COUNSEL & COMFORT. FRIENDS DON'T ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST ADVICE IN TIMES OF TROUBLE .. BUT GOD HAS ALREADY SEEN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES & HAS ALREADY MADE A WAY OUT FOR US. HE IS THE LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS SAYING .. I will carry you.

When I posted today's message & scripture on X, I received a timestamp of 10:35 .. which led me to Psalm 103:5 (including verses 1-5).

"With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! Yahweh, you are my soul's celebration. How could l ever forget the miracles of kindness you've done for me? You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I've done. You've healed me inside and out from every disease. You've rescued me from hell and saved my life. You've crowned me with love and mercy. You satisfy my every desire with good things. You've supercharged my life so that I soar again like a flying eagle in the sky!"

Psalms 103:1-5 TPT

When I started this blog entry, Blogger noted the time was 12:09. Psalm 129 and 2 Corinthians 12:9 are confirmation (including verses 9-10 for 2 Corinthians).

“MANY A time and much have they afflicted me from my youth up–let Israel now say– Many a time and much have they afflicted me from my youth up, yet they have not prevailed against me. The plowers plowed upon my back; they made long their furrows. The Lord is [uncompromisingly] righteous; He has cut asunder the thick cords by which the wicked [enslaved us]. Let them all be put to shame and turned backward who hate Zion. Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withers before it grows up, With which the mower fills not his hand, nor the binder of sheaves his bosom– While those who go by do not say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you! We bless you in the name of the Lord!”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭129‬:‭1‬-‭8‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

“But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me. So I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! For when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment—when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and face persecution because of my love for Christ—I am made yet stronger. For my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power.”

‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭TPT

TO CHOOSE LIFE IS TO CHOOSE JESUS!!! HE LOVES YOU AND IS EAGERLY WAITING FOR YOU TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS FREE GIFT OF SALVATION & TO ASK HIM TO BE YOUR LORD & SAVIOR. THE BIBLE SAYS WE MUST CONFESS WITH OUR MOUTH THAT JESUS IS LORD TO BE SAVED FOR ALL ETERNITY. 

"And what is God's "living message?" It is the revelation of faith for salvation, which is the message that we preach. For if you publicly declare with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will experience salvation. The heart that believes in him receives the gift of righteousness of God - and then the mouth confesses, resulting in salvation. For the Scriptures encourage us with these words: "Everyone who believes in Him will never be disappointed." Romans 10:9-11 TPT

PRAY THIS PRAYER ALOUD WITH YOUR VOICE TO RECEIVE JESUS' FREE GIFT OF SALATION & INVITE HIM TO BE THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE:

Jesus, I come to you asking forgiveness of my sins. I confess in my heart and speak with my mouth that You are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins, that You took my punishment & paid the price I could not pay for eternal salvation. I believe that you were raised on the 3rd day and are now seated at the right hand of God the Father. I receive Your free gift of salvation and I ask You to be the Lord of my heart, my soul and my life. Thank you for saving me & making me righteous before God.