Friday 21 December 2007

Currently reading through the Book of Job and beginning to appreciate God's purpose in dealing with His holy one - the subject of this book as indicated in the Recovery Version. Job's sensitivity contrasts markedly with the apostle Paul's responses in the New Testament ("Always rejoice"; "Rejoice in the Lord, always, again I say "Rejoice!"). Right now I know with whom I identify in my experience - Job! Not that it's where I should be...