Thank you for joining me today as we read through Job chapters 6 - 9. In these verses, we heard Job’s heartfelt reply to his friends, especially to Eliphaz, and then the first exchange between Job and Bildad. Job continues to wrestle with God's justice and his own deep grief, asking the kinds of questions many of us have dared to ask in our darkest hours.

These scriptures remind us that God is not afraid of our honesty. He meets us in the middle of our mess, even when answers don’t come quickly or clearly.

If today’s reading stirred anything in your spirit, take time to sit with it. Pray. Journal. Talk to God about what you’re feeling—just like Job did.

Tomorrow, we’ll continue with Job chapters 10 - 13, so be sure to subscribe or follow to stay on track with the journey. Thank you again for your grace, especially when I stumble over those ancient names. I’m so grateful we’re walking this path together.

Until next time, may the Lord bless you and keep you.

Today we begin the powerful and poetic journey through the book of Job, reading chapters 1 through 5. These opening chapters introduce us to Job, a man described as blameless and upright, and the unimaginable suffering he faces. We witness his grief, his deep faith, and the beginning of his conversations with friends who mean well... but may not always say the right thing.

Ending the book of Genesis, we reflect on the powerful foundation laid in Genesis chapters 1 through 11. From the breathtaking creation of the heavens and the earth to the forming of man and woman in God's image, we witness both divine beauty and heartbreaking rebellion. These early chapters walk us through the fall in the Garden of Eden, the first murder, the spread of sin, the great flood, and the covenant God made with Noah. We also see humanity’s pride rise again in the Tower of Babel, only to be humbled and scattered by God. These scriptures reveal the holiness, mercy, and sovereignty of God as the story of humanity begins to unfold.

Next, we’ll continue our journey into the book of Job, following the chronological order of our reading plan.

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