Saturday
11-5-2016 La Lucila, Province of Buenos Aires
Today we
read Job 28 - 29 and Galations 1 – 2
S. Job 28:1-4 "People know how to mine silver and refine
gold. They know how to dig iron from the earth and smelt copper from
stone. They know how to put light into darkness and explore the farthest,
darkest regions of the earth as they search for ore. They sink a mine
shaft into the earth far from where anyone lives. They descend on ropes,
swinging back and forth.” NLT
O. Reading the book of Job
(considered the oldest book in the Bible) gives me a peek into the ancient
cultures of thousands of years ago. I am amazed at how so long ago men saw the
value of diamonds, precious stones, gold and silver and actually risked their
lives to mine these treasures from the bowels of the earth.
A. But the message of Job’s book
is not designed to show the value of gold and jewels alone. He is
proclaiming the value of true wisdom. It is not found in a study of geology or
even theology. Vs 23 God surely knows
where it can be found, for he looks throughout the whole earth, under all the
heavens. Vs 28 And this is
what he says to all humanity: 'The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake
evil is real understanding.' " NLT I want to acquire
that treasure.
P. Lord God in Heaven, You are
looking down from Your abiding place and take notice of me. That alone is an
astounding truth. But there is more: Your Book tells me that You not only
see me, You love me… enough to send Your Son to die in my place and, in so
doing, open the gates of Heaven for this unworthy sinner to approach You.
Your love, mercy and grace are my treasures… and maybe, when I am ushered into
Your Heaven, I might wisdom, too. Amen.
Ralph
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