… His blood has washed you clean. Release the guilt and shame, in Jesus’ name. 🩸 🙏🏼

God can use pain to deepen our shallow understanding of who God really is. Do we recognize the difference between merely knowing about God and truly knowing Him?

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Perhaps we are surprised that in this account God affirms that Job was right in what he said about Him. We have never seen any recognition up to this time that Job had said right things. In fact, much of the book is aimed at pointing out that Job was wrong in his attitude about God. Although both Job and his friends say some wonderfully true things about God, and there are great passages of brilliance and glory that depict something of His power, beauty, and wisdom, Job himself admitted that he spoke in ignorance and folly, and he repents of this and puts his hand on his mouth. So it is rather surprising that God twice admits that Job has said that which is right about Him.

In what way did he say what was right? First, when Job could not see the sin in himself, he did indeed charge God with unfairness, but the moment God shows him the sin that is still deeply embedded in his heart, he immediately repents. There is no hesitation, no argument, and no self-defense. He admits immediately that the problem is with him and not with God.

Second, Job is always true to the facts as he sees them. He did not see them very clearly, and there are things about himself and about God's rule in the universe that he did not understand, but to the point where he did see things, he was always honest. There was no distorting or twisting of the facts to fit an inadequate theology.

Third, he took his problem to God, even though God was his problem. That is an admirable thing in Job. You remember how all through the account he is breaking into prayer constantly. Out of the torment and anguish that he feels, he always ends up laying his complaint before God. The friends never pray for Job. They never ask God to relieve his suffering; they never ask for help or wisdom or understanding on their part. They simply ignore all contact with the living God themselves, but Job is forever crying out before God and bringing his problems, his bewilderment, and his bafflement to the Lord Himself and asking for wisdom and help.

Finally, when Job does repent, he declares without restraint and reservation that God is God, that He is holy and wise and just and good, even when He seems to be otherwise. Ultimately, that is the highest expression of faith--that we do not trust our human observations of what is happening. We understand the limitations of our humanity, and we do not assume that we have all the facts so that we can condemn and judge a holy God. That is what Job does. He pronounces God as just and holy in all that He does.

AFTER READING THE BIBLE, THE BOOK OF JOB.

Friends of Job did not emphasize the Lord accurately but its only Job who do own anything after all have seen God's love after all the things he had been through he remain his CONFIDENCE IN GOD.

THERE WOULD BE TIME IN OUR LIFE

We thought we had everything, and ask God why do such things happens to us when we are serving Him, thinking "that" we dont deserve it; but knowing we live in flesh there will be certain things: in our acts, as we speaks, what our mind wants and needs, our motives... that may GOD CAN CLEARLY see so He challenges us with our faith. He let sufferings and trials but remember He will be with us, we just need to remain our beliefs and faith onto Him (like what Job did). Giving all to God without any hope in others only to His greatness.

Job 42:7-8 After the Lord had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has. So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. My servant Job will pray for you, and I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. You have not spoken the truth about me, as my servant Job has.”

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In the azure sea beneath the pastel sky, you blew into me and I held you in...

Erika Masterson 2021

This image is about serenity….

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#HeavenInABox #MumboSauce #ItsADCThing #DMV #DC #MD #VA .. #GodBeTheGlory (at Yum's Carryout) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1k0LqOB7qW/?igshid=19zgitwp0v216

Even better than I was. ❤️ #Dance #danceteacher #choreographer #family #travel #luxury #recovery #footsurgery #rehab #body #luxurylifestyle #poochon #ChestnutHill #Philly #patience #dancersover40 #momlife #singlemom #Godbetheglory #loa 🙏🏻✌🏻❤️💯🌎💫 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXFKNoDGlb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ra3q5tuzqb0f

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they are thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by Him and for Him.

Colossians 1:16 MEV

No no matter what is happening in your life and in the world, sing praises to the Lord and give Him thanks. It be could be worse. Just keep swimming. #findingnemo #justkeepswimming #nomatterwhat #singpraises #givethanks #godbetheglory #allglorytogod #jesusalwaysdevotional #jesusalways #dailydevotional #dailydevotions https://www.instagram.com/p/CTCULR2r-Ui/?utm_medium=tumblr

Mat 3:16) Sesudah dibaptis, Yesus segera keluar dari air dan pada waktu itu juga langit terbuka dan Ia melihat Roh Allah seperti burung merpati turun ke atas-Nya, (17) lalu terdengarlah suara dari sorga yang mengatakan: "Inilah Anak-Ku yang Kukasihi, kepada-Nyalah Aku berkenan." • • Mat 28:19) Karena itu pergilah, jadikanlah semua bangsa murid-Ku dan baptislah mereka dalam nama Bapa dan Anak dan Roh Kudus, (20) dan ajarlah mereka melakukan segala sesuatu yang telah Kuperintahkan kepadamu. Dan ketahuilah, Aku menyertai kamu senantiasa sampai kepada akhir zaman." • • Pak bagus adalah jiwa baru di #cgp100 bagaimana perjuangannya dari org yg tidak mengenal Tuhan sampai pada akirnya memberi diri dibaptis sangat "MENGINSPIRASI" saya 😍bayangkan dia mau jalan kaki dari gembong sampai ke kenjeran setiap CG karena untuk koordinasi susah dia tidak punya HP. jd brkt dia jalan kaki, pulang dinaikan gojek. Kenapa saya bilang sangat MENGINSPIRASI, kadang kita uda dikasih Tuhan fasilitas "Lebih" masih malas buat ibadah/mencari Tuhan, bahkan punya 1001 alasan buat tidak ibadah. Saya bersyukur dipertemukan dgn org2 seperti mereka, membuat saya tidak selalu melihat ke atas dan belajar melihat realita kehidupan dari sisi yg lainnya. Pak bagus memberi saya pesan dari hidupnya Bahwa dgn KETERBATASAN yg dia miliki BUKAN MENJADI ALASAN UNTUK BERHENTI MENCARI & DEKAT SAMA TUHAN. Thank you Jesus always teaching me... So Blessed 😍💕🙏😇 • • • #baptism #baptis #1000gereja1jutamurid #1jiwaberharga #satujiwaberharga #godbetheglory #keselamatan #cathstory #cgumumpusatsurabaya #cgumumpusat #gmschurch (at Gereja Mawar Sharon SIBEC)

Exciting news! I will be launching a new book on the same day as my Box Social Cover Reveal!!! I am so thrilled to announce that, with the help of my friend Karma Goodbrand, together we have written a Bible study to coincide with my novel, Jacob of Abbington Pickets! I can’t express how blessed I am to have this wonderful opportunity! God is so good and is so surprising in many ways! With much prayer, a lot of thought and consideration, my dream of writing this Bible study came true. God brought Karma and me together and I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for this project. We are both so excited to share this book with you, praying it will touch lives and bless all who will read and study it. So if you haven’t already, SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, November 21 @ 2:00pm @ The Legion in Hanna, AB. Everyone Welcome! (We will be abiding by the covid rules) #biblestudy #godbetheglory #announcement #thebiblestudycompanion #jacobofabbingtonpickets #hchewittauthor #boxsocial #celebration #letscelebrate #abbingtonpicketsseries https://www.instagram.com/p/CGl1CFpgnIs/?igshid=148nuwv5svy19

The love I have for my family has no boundaries we have one another and today we celebrate another birthday the queen bee’s 72 God bless you Francisca Figueroa. 🙏🏻💕😘 #mamadukesbday #72 #godbetheglory (at New Windsor, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGL_POgAaZb/?igshid=1e07xtnopoapf

No matter what people do to you or life does to you, God is greater. He is also great enough to work out for your good everything that happens to you (Romans 8:28).

Go to YouTube and type Kim Polland Skydive to watch start to finish of my dive. #amazing#exhilarating#Godbetheglory#birthdaygift#hubbyisthebest#lifeistooshort#neverstopdreaming (at Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B53NvcEh-7M/?igshid=ew70gf61y5am

This is the making of my original art work called "Violet" Its a pigment print on Mulberry paper, them I embellished it with paint and gold inks. Purple and pink hues hydrangeas in the North Carolina mountains where they are found in abundance. These are my favorite flowers. Hydrangeas mean perseverance. “Hydrangeas” Amidst the garden, in hues of delight, Purple and pink hydrangeas take flight. Clusters of petals, like dreams they unfurl, In the world of blossoms, a vibrant swirl. Sweet and serene, they whisper of love, In the garden of dreams, they shine from above. Hydrangeas, a canvas of nature's art, In their colors and beauty, they touch the heart.

Thank you for today God! Congratulations to my beautiful niece, Tatiana Nalani and Kalebb, super excited to meet Xaisten Ray... it's our prayers for God to give you both peace, to be with you and the medical team for a safe delivery...we ask God to grant you a motherly and fatherly heart that is patient, tender, generous, and joyful♥️🙏 . . #babyshower #xaistenray #tatiananalani #kalebb #ohana #family #prayers #Godbetheglory #blessed #grateful https://www.instagram.com/p/B31aULODAJw/?igshid=2mkiifa36bep

#godbetheglory always and forever (at Omaha, Nebraska) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2RgBvSFosP/?igshid=2d09fskwceg2

Way Maker and Cornerstone (Acoustic) - The McClures | Moment