English Christian Song, Those Who Fear God Extol God in All Things
English Christian Song, Those Who Fear God Extol God in All Things I Although Job had never seen God or heard God s words with his own ears, God had a place in Job s heart, God had a place in Job s heart. His attitude toward God was blessed be the name of His blessing of God s name was unconditional, irrespective of context, and bound to no reason. Job had given his heart to God, allowing it to be controlled by God; all that he thought, decided, and planned was laid open to God and not closed off from God. His heart did not stand in opposition to God, and he had never asked God to do anything for him or give him anything, and he did not harbor extravagant desires that he would gain anything from his worship of God. II Job did not talk of trades with God, and made no requests or demands of God. His praising of God s name was because of the great power and authority of God in ruling all things, and it
|
|