Book of Job
Chapter
12
1. Then Job answered: 2. "No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you. 3. But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 1 to 3)
Some people may think that others are good people while they may not be so good or not good at all, however in truth only God is the Supreme good. It is by His grace and mercy that we experience small particles of this goodness, for it is not natural for goodness to dwell in us, for by nature we have a selfish self that considers our needs over and above that of others. However although we are familiar with the teachings found in Your Good News we do not apply them in our lives. You give us all the tools to live a life according to Your will, however, oh God my Father we do not always use them.
4. I am a laughingstock to my friends; I, who called upon God and he answered me, a just and blameless man, I am a laughingstock.
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 4)
Oh God my Father because I believe in You, I am a laughingstock, because I proclaim my faith in You I am a laughing stock because I believe in the message of the 'Good News' I am also a laughing stock. Because I believe in You as Master Creator and not in Darwin and his chimps, I am a laughing stock. Because I am a creationist based on Your Bible and not an evolutionist based on science I am also a laughing stock. Because I still believe that my marriage can be restored again to a better state than it currently is and not file for separation or divorce, I am considered as being a laughing stock. However oh God, even though I am considered as being a laughing stock by the world my faith in You and Your promises will still remain firmly embedded in my mind and in my heart. Amen.
5. Those at ease have contempt for misfortune, but it is ready for those whose feet are unstable.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 5)
Oh God my Father in this world, there are those who are living a life of commodity and riches, however there are many people in the world who are not that well off comparatively and there are still those who scrape the bottom of the poverty line on all levels of existence, meaning, education, economy among others, however some of us suffer on earth and like Lazarus of the New Testament finds their fulfillment and compensation in Your presence.
6. The tents of robbers are at peace, and those who provoke God are secure, who bring their god in their hands.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 6)
Oh God, my Father some of us may think that the world or even You are unfair, because those of us who commit wicked and negative acts are well off and secure, and those who are not so well off or even very poor are experiencing the worst experiences that can exist on earth.
7. "But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; 8. ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. 9. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 7 to 9)
All of nature finds its roots in You my, God and Father whether we accept it or not. Everything was created in You and moreover everything is under Your control, from the smallest organism to the largest mammal or human Amen.
10. In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 10)
Oh God my Father if we only believed the truth of this verse we would not need to be diagnosed with symptoms of depression or anxiety. Our lives are in good hands and we need not worry about anything, if we accept all that happens as being in Your control Amen.
4. I am a laughingstock to my friends; I, who called upon God and he answered me, a just and blameless man, I am a laughingstock.
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 4)
Oh God my Father because I believe in You, I am a laughingstock, because I proclaim my faith in You I am a laughing stock because I believe in the message of the 'Good News' I am also a laughing stock. Because I believe in You as Master Creator and not in Darwin and his chimps, I am a laughing stock. Because I am a creationist based on Your Bible and not an evolutionist based on science I am also a laughing stock. Because I still believe that my marriage can be restored again to a better state than it currently is and not file for separation or divorce, I am considered as being a laughing stock. However oh God, even though I am considered as being a laughing stock by the world my faith in You and Your promises will still remain firmly embedded in my mind and in my heart. Amen.
5. Those at ease have contempt for misfortune, but it is ready for those whose feet are unstable.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 5)
Oh God my Father in this world, there are those who are living a life of commodity and riches, however there are many people in the world who are not that well off comparatively and there are still those who scrape the bottom of the poverty line on all levels of existence, meaning, education, economy among others, however some of us suffer on earth and like Lazarus of the New Testament finds their fulfillment and compensation in Your presence.
6. The tents of robbers are at peace, and those who provoke God are secure, who bring their god in their hands.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 6)
Oh God, my Father some of us may think that the world or even You are unfair, because those of us who commit wicked and negative acts are well off and secure, and those who are not so well off or even very poor are experiencing the worst experiences that can exist on earth.
7. "But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; 8. ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. 9. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this?
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 7 to 9)
All of nature finds its roots in You my, God and Father whether we accept it or not. Everything was created in You and moreover everything is under Your control, from the smallest organism to the largest mammal or human Amen.
10. In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verse 10)
Oh God my Father if we only believed the truth of this verse we would not need to be diagnosed with symptoms of depression or anxiety. Our lives are in good hands and we need not worry about anything, if we accept all that happens as being in Your control Amen.
11. Does not the ear test words as the palate tastes food? 12. Is wisdom with the aged and understanding in length of days? 13. "With God are wisdom and strength; he has counsel and understanding.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 11 to 13)
Oh, God my Father although ,You are the source of infinite knowledge, You do not use it against us to trap and catch us in our crooked ways. On the contrary, You use knowledge to make us aware of ourselves and of possible solutions to our problems. Your knowledge and counsel are far better than that of the world which at times is contrary to Your ways and values, therefore, it is wise to place our trust in You and not in the ways of the world Amen.
14. If he tears down, no one can rebuild; if he shuts someone in, no one can open up. 15. If he witholds the waters, they dry up, if he sends them out, they overwhelm the land.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 14 to 15)
All things including nature oh God. my Father are under Your control whether we accept it or believe it or not. Even though we try to find a scientific theory to explain such natural phenomena You have all the answers because all comes from You and is under Your control Amen.
16. With him are strength and wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his. 17. He leads counselors away stripped, and makes fools of judges.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 16 to 17)
Oh God my Father in order to be of help to us, You are able to manipulate the traps of the evil ones in our favour. Your wisdom outweighs that of the world, therefore, You are able to catch the deceivers in their crooked ways and enable Your justice to be fulfilled Amen.
18. He looses the sash of kings, and binds a waistcloth on their loins. 19. He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the mighty. 20. He deprives of speech those who are trusted, and takes away the discernment of the elders. 21. He pours contempt on princes, and looses the belt of the strong. 22. He uncovers the deeps out of the darkness. and brings deep darkness to light.
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 18 to 22)
Oh God my Father there is none like You, for You are able to make the high and mighty of this world appear weak and foolish, the proud to become humble, You are a just God who is able to bring to the surface secrets that we had rested assured that nobody would ever discover, for nothing is unknown to You my God and Father.
I invite those who are praying on this chapter to join me in the following song and prayer, Oh God there is none like You!
There is none like You!
23. He makes nations great, then destroys them; he enlarges nations, then leads them away. 24. He strips understanding from the leaders of the earth, and makes them wander in a pathless waste. 25. They grope in the dark without light; he makes them stagger like a drunkard.
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 23 to 25)
Oh God my Lord and Father hallowed be Your Name forever and ever, I thank You for all You interventions in the past present and future of human development. You are able to turn the course of nature and even change the outcomes of the decisions of world leaders by if necessary manipulating their words so that the planned harm or deception will not take place.
Oh God I would like to end this chapter with the following prayer:-
Oh God, my Father Your ways are unimaginable but true and just, Your love is infinite, Your judgement is beyond our comprehension. Even though it seems that the evil one is scoring one point after another against You, the evil spirits are no match for Yor are an awesome God!
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 11 to 13)
Oh, God my Father although ,You are the source of infinite knowledge, You do not use it against us to trap and catch us in our crooked ways. On the contrary, You use knowledge to make us aware of ourselves and of possible solutions to our problems. Your knowledge and counsel are far better than that of the world which at times is contrary to Your ways and values, therefore, it is wise to place our trust in You and not in the ways of the world Amen.
14. If he tears down, no one can rebuild; if he shuts someone in, no one can open up. 15. If he witholds the waters, they dry up, if he sends them out, they overwhelm the land.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 14 to 15)
All things including nature oh God. my Father are under Your control whether we accept it or believe it or not. Even though we try to find a scientific theory to explain such natural phenomena You have all the answers because all comes from You and is under Your control Amen.
16. With him are strength and wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are his. 17. He leads counselors away stripped, and makes fools of judges.
(Books of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 16 to 17)
Oh God my Father in order to be of help to us, You are able to manipulate the traps of the evil ones in our favour. Your wisdom outweighs that of the world, therefore, You are able to catch the deceivers in their crooked ways and enable Your justice to be fulfilled Amen.
18. He looses the sash of kings, and binds a waistcloth on their loins. 19. He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the mighty. 20. He deprives of speech those who are trusted, and takes away the discernment of the elders. 21. He pours contempt on princes, and looses the belt of the strong. 22. He uncovers the deeps out of the darkness. and brings deep darkness to light.
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 18 to 22)
Oh God my Father there is none like You, for You are able to make the high and mighty of this world appear weak and foolish, the proud to become humble, You are a just God who is able to bring to the surface secrets that we had rested assured that nobody would ever discover, for nothing is unknown to You my God and Father.
I invite those who are praying on this chapter to join me in the following song and prayer, Oh God there is none like You!
There is none like You!
23. He makes nations great, then destroys them; he enlarges nations, then leads them away. 24. He strips understanding from the leaders of the earth, and makes them wander in a pathless waste. 25. They grope in the dark without light; he makes them stagger like a drunkard.
(Book of Wisdom Job Chapter 12 verses 23 to 25)
Oh God my Lord and Father hallowed be Your Name forever and ever, I thank You for all You interventions in the past present and future of human development. You are able to turn the course of nature and even change the outcomes of the decisions of world leaders by if necessary manipulating their words so that the planned harm or deception will not take place.
Oh God I would like to end this chapter with the following prayer:-
Oh God, my Father Your ways are unimaginable but true and just, Your love is infinite, Your judgement is beyond our comprehension. Even though it seems that the evil one is scoring one point after another against You, the evil spirits are no match for Yor are an awesome God!
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