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Job: A Brief Introduction to the Word of God – Part 16

The Book of Job is one of the oldest writings in Scripture, a breathtaking window into the unseen battles between heaven and earth. At the center stands Job—a man of integrity, respected, wealthy, blessed with ten children, and known for his devotion to God. Yet behind the curtain of Job’s comfortable life, a confrontation unfolded. Satan, whose very name means accuser, came before God and charged that Job’s faith was nothing more than a transaction. “Does Job fear God for nothing?” he sneered. In other words: Of course he worships You. Look how easy his life is. Strip it all away, and he’ll curse You to Your face. God, confident in Job’s heart, allowed the adversary to test him—but not without limits. The blows fell like thunder. In a single day, Job lost his herds, his servants, and worst of all, his children. The messenger barely finished speaking before the next rushed in with more devastating news. And yet, Job fell to the ground and declared: “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” But Satan wasn’t finished. Struck with painful sores from head to toe, Job sat in ashes scraping himself with a shard of pottery. His wife urged him to curse God and die, but Job replied, “Shall we indeed accept good from God, and not adversity?” Even in his anguish, he did not sin with his lips. Job’s friends arrived to comfort him, but their counsel turned to accusation. They insisted he must have hidden sin—why else would disaster strike? Job defended his innocence, crying out with questions that echo every broken heart: Why? Where are You, God? His honesty was raw, yet his faith endured: “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” 🙏🏼 CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Christian #Christ #BooksoftheBible

Job: A Brief Introduction to the Word of God – Part 16
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🛑 Don’t Just Read the Headline—You Might Miss the Blessing! 💕

We live in a fast-scrolling world. Most people glance at a headline, form an opinion, and keep moving. Some even comment without ever opening the article. It’s easy to do, but there’s a cost: truth gets lost, false information spreads, and valuable insights are missed. That’s especially true when it comes to faith. A headline might spark curiosity, but the real treasure is in the message behind it. My articles aren’t written just to catch the eye—they’re meant to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and offer spiritual encouragement for daily life. Think of it this way: would you judge the Bible by reading only the chapter titles? No! The depth, the wisdom, and the life-changing love of God are found when you stop, read, and reflect. When we skim headlines, we risk missing blessings that God has prepared for us. When we pause, open our hearts, and take in His Word, we allow the Holy Spirit to speak directly into our lives. Jesus Himself said, “The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life” (John 6:63). But you won’t find that life in a headline alone. So I invite you: slow down. Take a breath. Read the message, not just the title. Let God’s truth sink in. There is love, encouragement, and guidance waiting for you—but only if you’re willing to look past the surface. The world is full of empty noise, but God’s Word is never empty. It’s alive. And He has something He wants to share with you today. Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” 💕 🙏🏼 CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Jesus #God #Bible #Blessings #Faith #News #Important #Help #Peace

🛑 Don’t Just Read the Headline—You Might Miss the Blessing! 💕
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✨ I Hate Asking for Help (But God Never Asked Me to Handle It Alone)

Some of us learned young that asking for help came with consequences. Maybe we were ignored, punished, or made to feel like a burden. So we learned to be independent—strong, quiet, and self-sufficient. But behind that strength is often exhaustion. God never asked us to carry everything alone. “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.” — Psalm 55:22 I was that child who brushed her own hair, poured her own cereal, cried quietly, and picked herself back up—because no one else did. That kind of survival creates a deep reluctance to ever ask for anything. But God isn’t like those who let us down. “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 We think strength means staying silent. But real strength is trusting Him with what we can’t carry. Healing begins with humility. With saying, “I can’t do this anymore.” “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 “Two are better than one… if either falls, one can help the other up.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 God often sends people to be His hands and feet—but we miss them when we’re stuck pretending to be fine. You’re not too much. You’re not too broken. You’re just human—and God is ready to meet you right there. Let Him carry it. 💕 🙏🏼 Continued in Comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Help #Prayer #God #Jesus #Faith #Christ

✨ I Hate Asking for Help (But God Never Asked Me to Handle It Alone)
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Deuteronomy: A Brief Introduction to the Word of God - Part 6

The Book of Deuteronomy is often called the “second law,” not because God changed His Word, but because Moses—standing at the edge of the Promised Land—repeated and expanded the covenant to a new generation. Nearly 40 years had passed since Sinai, and those who once trembled at the mountain had perished in the wilderness. Now, their children were poised to enter Canaan, and Moses, knowing he would not go with them, delivered his farewell sermons. Deuteronomy is both a history lesson and a heartfelt plea. Moses recalls Israel’s wanderings—their victories, failures, rebellions, and God’s unwavering mercy. He restates the Ten Commandments (chapter 5) and calls the people to wholehearted devotion: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength” (6:4–5). This “Shema” became the central confession of Jewish faith, echoing even into Jesus’ teaching centuries later. More than a legal code, Deuteronomy is a covenant renewal. Blessings are promised for obedience—protection, prosperity, and God’s nearness. Curses are warned for rebellion—exile, hardship, and destruction (chapters 27–28). At the heart of this covenant stands a choice, spoken in words that ring with urgency and hope: “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him” (30:19–20). The book closes with the passing of leadership to Joshua and the death of Moses. Though denied entry into the land, Moses sees it from Mount Nebo, his life ending with God Himself as his undertaker. 🙏🏼 CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Deuteronomy #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Christian #Christ #BooksoftheBible

Deuteronomy: A Brief Introduction to the Word of God - Part 6
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Seeing Through the Lens of God: Jesus is the Prescription

Every one of us views life through a lens. For some, it’s shaped by pain, by what they’ve lost, or by what the world says is valuable. For others, it’s colored by ambition, fear, or even pride. The lens through which we see the world determines how we respond to it — whether with hope or despair, forgiveness or bitterness, truth or deception. For me, it was a lens of rejection. But here’s the reality: our natural vision is flawed. Just like eyes that can’t quite focus on their own, our spiritual sight is clouded by sin and selfishness. Left unchecked, that blurred vision leads us to stumble, misunderstand God’s love, and miss the eternal perspective. The good news? God has given us the perfect prescription: Jesus Christ. Through Him, the blurred edges of life come into focus. The things that once didn’t make sense — suffering, forgiveness, love that doesn’t keep score — are suddenly seen with clarity. Jesus Himself said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). When we put on the lens of Christ, we begin to see people not as problems, but as souls worth saving. We see trials not as cruel punishments, but as opportunities for God’s glory to shine through. We see ourselves not as failures or forgotten, but as children deeply loved by the Creator. Here’s the heart of it: God sees us with perfect love and perfect justice. Where we see brokenness, He sees potential. Where we see shame, He sees a child worth redeeming. His love is not blind—it is holy, just, and completely pure. And yet through Christ, His justice and His mercy meet at the cross, bringing us back into His embrace. 👓 CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Christian #Christ #BooksoftheBible

Seeing Through the Lens of God: Jesus is the Prescription
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Isaac and Ishmael: A Rivalry That Shaped the World

It began in Abraham’s household nearly 4,000 years ago: two sons, born of the same father but destined for very different futures. Isaac and Ishmael were more than brothers—they became the heads of two nations locked in a rivalry that still shapes the world today. ⸻ Two Sons, Two Destinies Ishmael was Abraham’s firstborn, son of the Egyptian maidservant Hagar. His birth was the result of human impatience—Sarah’s attempt to “help” God fulfill His promise of descendants. Isaac was born later, a miracle child given to Abraham and Sarah in their old age. He was the fulfillment of God’s covenant, the child of promise. Even as boys, the tension was undeniable. Ishmael mocked Isaac (Genesis 21:9). Sarah demanded that Abraham cast out Hagar and Ishmael, and God confirmed that while Ishmael would be blessed, His covenant would rest with Isaac (Genesis 17:19–21). Two sons, two paths: one chosen by human striving, the other by God’s promise. ⸻ Nations Born of Rivalry • Isaac’s line became the people of Israel, through whom came the Law, the Prophets, and finally the Messiah—Jesus Christ. • Ishmael’s line became the twelve princes of Arabia, fathers of powerful tribes that spread across the desert lands. What began as household tension became national conflict. Israel and her neighbors clashed again and again, locked in cycles of rivalry, conquest, and uneasy peace. The feud of brothers grew into the fracture of nations. ⸻ A War Older Than Nations But this is not just politics or history—it is a spiritual war as old as Eden itself. When God declared in Genesis 3:15 that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head, Satan went to work sowing division, using every opportunity to attack the line of promise. 🙏🏼 CONTINUED IN COMMENTS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Christian #Christ #BooksoftheBible

Isaac and Ishmael: A Rivalry That Shaped the World
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Numbers: A Brief Introduction to God’s Word - Series Part 5

The book of Numbers opens with order and promise. God commands Moses to count the men of Israel, tribe by tribe, with His dwelling at the heart of their camp. Each tribe has its place, each family its role, and the Levites are set apart for the Tabernacle. Laws for purity, vows, offerings, and blessings—including the priestly blessing, “The Lord bless you and keep you” (Numbers 6:24)—remind Israel that God is holy and near. From Sinai they set out toward Canaan, but the journey is scarred by rebellion. The people complain about food, challenge Moses, and even long for Egypt. At Kadesh, twelve spies scout the land; ten return with fear, while only Joshua and Caleb trust God. Their faith is rewarded, but the nation’s unbelief brings judgment: forty years of wandering until that generation dies out. Numbers records dramatic moments of God’s power. Korah’s rebellion ends with the earth swallowing its leaders. Miriam opposes Moses and is struck with leprosy. Fiery serpents bring death, yet God provides healing through the bronze serpent—a foreshadowing of Christ (John 3:14–15). Still, mercy shines through as He feeds them manna, gives water from rocks, and guides them by His presence. The story also widens to the nations. Balak, king of Moab, hires Balaam to curse Israel, but every attempt turns into blessing. God will not allow His chosen people to be condemned. By the book’s end, a new generation is numbered and ready to cross the Jordan under Joshua. Numbers is both a travel log and a mirror. It reveals how easily fear and complaint can steal blessing, but also how faithfully God prepares His children for victory. The wilderness was not wasted—it was where trust was tested, leaders were shaped, and God’s presence proved unfailing. 🙏🏼 Continued in Comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Bible #God #Jesus #BibleStudy #Help #Christian #Christ #BooksoftheBible

Numbers: A Brief Introduction to God’s Word - Series Part 5