Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [5] 11/09/2025 (Evening thought)

Jonah 1:15 So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. 16 Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.

Again, we must reiterate that anyone could cry unto God in their trouble and it’s highly advisable that all persons do so, however, that does not negate the fact that many of the promises in the Scriptures are target specific, meaning that they are conditional in some instances. That said, you can never go wrong with crying unto God in your trouble, because, who knows, He may very well answer.

The following example pertains to all sailors, regardless of creed or religion, because it does not set a qualification for only Christian sailors…. Psalms 107: 23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; 24 These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders  in the deep. 25 For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves thereof. 26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

Psalms 107:31 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and they are at their wit's end. 28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distresses. 29 He makes the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Psalms 107:30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so, He bringeth them unto their desired haven. of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!

Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [4] 11/08/2025 (Morning thought)

Jonah 1:10 Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him. Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them.

Another passage that is thrown around quite loosely is the one which promises protection from invisible and visible foes, of which the invisible ones are the most dangerous…. Psalms 34: 6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them….. Again, the text is a qualified statement, beginning with “This poor man cried”, which begs the question of who falls into the category of this poor man.

The bible specifically says that the angel of God encamps around them who fear Him. Now, it is true that any poor man can cry unto God in his despair, and we encourage every poor man to do so, because God delights in mercy. For instance, when Jonah was running away from the mission he was sent on by God, several poor men began to pray like they never prayed before, and God heard them.

Now, it is the will of God that after these poor men receive their blessing, that they would be seeking a relation with the God who saved them, because the Bible says that it is the goodness of God that leads us to repentance. And, it seems as if the poor men in the narrative, responded positively…. Jonah 1: 5 Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.

Jonah 1:14 Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, we beseech thee, O Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O Lord, hast done as it pleased thee.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!