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Jesus taught that all scripture testifies about him so that in him we might have life (John 5v39-40). King David taught that it is only by living according to God's word that we're kept on the right path (Psalm 119v9). What then could be better than reading the entire Bible? Click the menu to read about the program, choose a month or Bible book - or just work through the blog posts day by day.

(208) 27 July : Proverbs 15v18 / Job 38-39 / Psalm 49v16-20

BEGIN WITH PRAYER
"Lord open my eyes and my heart."

Read slowly so that you take in. And as you do, turn your heart to God, thanking him for the good you discover and praying his will home for you, your family, your church and the world.

Wisdom to chew on

Understanding to grow in
The Lord begins his response, And it is rather simple. Job has never been in the business of being the creator, so how can he presume to understand what God might be doing or determine whether it is right or wrong. God then outlines the wisdom of his works throughout creation as proof enough, that although we may not grasp why things happen as they do in our lives, God is in control and he will have wise reasons. As you read note how the wisdom of God is displayed.
Job 38-39

Finish this reading by pausing to ask yourself:
1) What’s the main thing it teaches me about God or his purposes in Christ? Then praise him for this.
2) What’s the main thing it teaches me about his will for me or the world? Then pray that home.

Devotion to offer up
You could read this aloud and perhaps as a springboard to further prayer.