"other foundation can no man lay". Many do try to lay down their own foundation and the building they erect upon it goes up rapidly. But the testings of life ... Read more

"yet in my flesh shall I see God". Job was a firm believer in the resurrection. He knew that once he was in the grave, decay would set in and ... Read more

"study to be quiet". Being quiet does not come naturally to most of us - not for any length of time anyway! It calls for application or study to perform ... Read more

"this house was finished". The temple of the Lord was completed in spite of all the opposition and hindrance the returned exiles had faced. The workers had been made to ... Read more

"But who do you say that I am? ". When we have examined all the evidence, listened to all the opinions, noted the behaviour of everyone we meet, the need ... Read more

"You are talking like a foolish woman". Job is not suggesting it is only women who are foolish! He is chastening his wife for her thoughtless suggestion that he 'curse ... Read more

"there are many adversaries". This is the second half of Paul's statement that a great and effectual door has been opened for him. We think of great doors opening to ... Read more

"Behold, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord". The servants of the Lord are called to bless or worship the Lord. Those about whom the Psalmist was writing ... Read more

"This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he sent". Jesus had told His hearers they should not labour for the food which perishes - labouring ... Read more

"many … wept … and many shouted aloud for joy". So you could not distinguish between the crying and shouting for joy as those returned from exile completed the laying ... Read more