Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [14] 11/13/2025 (Morning thought)

Luke 7:2 And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. 3 And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.

Here it is again, as the question of being worthy to receive a blessing or favor is raised. Even though we may not say it out loud in the public square, it may be that at times the question arises in our minds as we review our faithfulness in times past…. 4 And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, that he was worthy for whom he should do this. 5 For he loves our nation, and he has built us a synagogue.

Luke 7:6 Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof. 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. 8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goes; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Luke 7:9 When Jesus heard these things, he marveled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. 10 And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick.

Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.

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

Deep Theological Questions From Job’s Mind. Part [13] 11/13/2025 (Evening thought)

Job 29:1 Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, 2 Oh that I was as in months past, as in the days when God preserved me; 12 Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.

This leads us to the third theological question which most likely surfaced in Job’s mind, as he was going through his valley experience. The Bible tells us that Job was doing the very best that he could, by God’s grace, living in harmony with the principles, and the laws of God’s kingdom. This raises the question of whether or not the God- fearing person should be accounted worthy of God’s blessings and protections, if they are found to be living righteously in the sight of God, as he testified of Job.

Question [3] Is there anything such thing as persons being worthy to receive any of God’s blessings and protection? Several examples are given in the Scriptures where a person or persons may have felt that they deserved a blessing or favor, on account of their faithfulness, or because of their service to the church. In requesting a favor from God, some have touted their good deeds, while others have mentioned the issue of benevolence to God’s kingdom as a reason why God’s blessings and favor should be bestowed.

For instance, if you have been faithful in your duties to the kingdom of God, or if you have served on the board of elders for many years, or for too many years; and if you have been known to give large sums of money to the storehouse on a regular basis, does that then mean that you qualify as being worthy to receive a blessing or a favor from The Lord? Apparently, Job struggled with this question, for as he reviewed his faithfulness in former years, and his generosity to the poor and the afflicted, he seemed to wonder whether these things did not count as it pertained to warranted deliverance from his current troubles.

Job 29:15 I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. 16 I was a father to the poor: and the cause which I knew not I searched out.

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