Manna From Moldova

“O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.” — Proverbs 8:5 “The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.” — Isaiah 42:13 Proverbs 8:5 calls the simple […]

“Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.” — Psalm 107:30 “Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.” — John 6:21 When Christ enters the storm, the storm loses its power. Psalm 107 describes sailors

“Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?” — Job 38:36 “For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6 Wisdom is not manufactured by man — it is given by God. In Job 38, the Lord reminds Job that

“But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.” — Job 36:13 “But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;” — Romans 2:5 A heart that refuses to repent becomes a warehouse

“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.” — Job 33:4 “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” — Romans 8:2 From the beginning, life has always been God-given. Elihu reminds

“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.” — Job 32:8 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” — James 1:5 In both Job and James, Scripture reminds

“When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me.” — Job 29:11 “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” — Proverbs 29:2 Job remembers a time when his life and leadership brought blessing

“They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof.” — Job 24:13 “Who knowing the judgment of God… not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.” — Romans 1:32 There are two kinds of darkness in Scripture—darkness of

“And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud?” — Job 22:13 “…for they say, The Lord seeth us not; the Lord hath forsaken the earth.” — Ezekiel 8:12 Man has always attempted to hide sin under the cloak of secrecy. Job identifies the proud heart that questions God’s sight,

“For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth.” — Job 19:25 “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him…” — Revelation 1:7 Job stood in the ashes of sorrow, misunderstood by men, yet anchored by truth. He didn’t say “I hope,”