The Reading God's Story Bible Plan reading journey has taken us to the book of Job. God's sovereignty and Job's faithfulness are brought into major focus. Our finite understanding of God and his doings is made obvious. Job constantly in his complaint, keeps the perspective of a praiser. He holds to his integrity. "The Lord gives and takes away- blessed be the name of the Lord" Job 1:21. His closest companion, his wife, points out the lack of logic Job expresses through his response to submit to God and say "Yes" to Him, though he "slays him". Job 2:9. Job remains steadfast. In his pain, in his agony, in his grief- Job responds with worship. Worship unto God is the outward expression of our love for him. Worship unto God says we value you highly. We value you this much- enough to live out our love for you. Worship is not situation-based or provision-based. Worship is love-based. Worship is relationship-based. Worship is not about a p...
"The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so you may obey it." Deut 30:14