Today’s Scripture: Morning Message: Hebrews 7:23-28 “When Grief Faced God” Job 38:1–21; 42:1-6

When Grief Faced God Job 38: 1 – 21; 42: 1- 6 God of your goodness give me Yourself You are enough for me Nothing less can give You full worship Anything less and I am always in need Only in You do I have everything You can make all things well You will make all things well Every kind of thing will be well in You Every thing has life in Your love. Amen. From Julian of Norwich 1413

God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 When Grief Faced God God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 And now, finally, God answered Job from the eye of a violent storm. He said: "Why do you confuse the issue? Why do you talk without knowing what you're talking about? Pull yourself together, Job! Up on your feet! Stand tall! I have some questions for you, and I want some straight answers. Where were you when I created the earth? Tell me, since you know so much! Who decided on its size? Certainly you'll know that! Who came up with the blueprints and measurements?

God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 When Grief Faced God God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 How was its foundation poured, and who set the cornerstone, While the morning stars sang in chorus and all the angels shouted praise? And who took charge of the ocean when it gushed forth like a baby from the womb? That was me! I wrapped it in soft clouds, and tucked it in safely at night. Then I made a playpen for it, a strong playpen so it couldn't run loose, And said, 'Stay here, this is your place. Your wild tantrums are confined to this place.

God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 When Grief Faced God God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 "And have you ever ordered Morning, 'Get up!' told Dawn, 'Get to work!' So you could seize Earth like a blanket and shake out the wicked like cockroaches? As the sun brings everything to light, brings out all the colors and shapes, The cover of darkness is snatched from the wicked— they're caught in the very act! "Have you ever gotten to the true bottom of things, explored the labyrinthine caves of deep ocean? Do you know the first thing about death? Do you have one clue regarding death's dark mysteries?

God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 When Grief Faced God God Changed the Subject - Job 38:1-21 And do you have any idea how large this earth is? Speak up if you have even the beginning of an answer. "Do you know where Light comes from and where Darkness lives So you can take them by the hand and lead them home when they get lost? Why, of course you know that. You've known them all your life, grown up in the same neighborhood with them! The Message Bible

“God of your goodness give me yourself. You are enough for me.” Julian of Norwich

"I needed to know that my pain was not all there is in the world"

Job Dropped All Charges - Job 42:1-6 When Grief Faced God Job Dropped All Charges - Job 42:1-6 Job answered God: "I'm convinced: You can do anything and everything. Nothing and no one can upset your plans. You asked, 'Who is this muddying the water, ignorantly confusing the issue, second-guessing my purposes?' I admit it. I was the one. I babbled on about things far beyond me, made small talk about wonders way over my head. You told me, 'Listen, and let me do the talking. Let me ask the questions. You give the answers.'

Job Dropped All Charges - Job 42:1-6 When Grief Faced God Job Dropped All Charges - Job 42:1-6 I admit I once lived by rumors of you; now I have it all firsthand—from my own eyes and ears! I'm sorry—forgive me. I'll never do that again, I promise! I'll never again live on crusts of hearsay, crumbs of rumor."

“God of your goodness give me Yourself. You are enough for me. Nothing less can give You full worship. Anything less and I am always in need. Only in You do I have everything” Julian of Norwich

O Lord, my heart is not proud, nor do I have a haughty look. I do not have great aspirations, or concern myself with things that are beyond me. Indeed I am composed and quiet, Like a young child carried by its mother; I am content like the young child I carry. NET