Job 27;1, “Moreover Job continued his parable, and said,” This translation from the KJV makes what Job had to say sound sound less than factual. However the original word translated as parable in this verse means “a strong lesson that we should press into.” Losing the original meaning makes much of the Bible sound more poetic than authoritative. The next verse, “As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;” As God lives indicates that what Job has to say should be taken with all of the authority that is due the sacred word of our Creator.

Counting the Omer and prayer Day 40
Day of Adonai Yeshua HaMashiach ascending back to Aba
Hod Shebe-Yesod (Splendour in Foundation)

I had a thought today. Moses kinda did save Israel, but not in Egypt. That was by Yah's power. He actually saved them at Mount Sinai when Yah came super duper close to wiping them all out. (ya know, cause of the whole worshipping the golden calf mess) Moses interceded for Israel just like Yeshua did. And thanks to Yah's mercy, a whole lot of us are here today.

I'm not a fan of New Orleans. The fascination with dead people, voodoo, and relishing in unclean food reminds me of the later parts of Isaiah 66. Alas, here I am in New Orleans for a business trip. While going through antique shops with my daughter, I stumbled upon a display of mezuzot. The shop owner knew it to be something "Jewish" and completely out of place surrounded by 18th century French furniture and artwork. So I explained what a mezuzah is and how it is tied to the Greatest Commandment, the Shema. And then bought one just because it's the first time I've ever seen one in any store! My daughter picked it out. Just saying.

Thought for Today: Thursday May 26:

Affliction can be a means of refining and of purification… We might never have had the songs of Fanny Grosby had she not been afflicted with blindness. George Matheson would never have given the world his immortal song – O Love that Will Not Let Me Go – had it not been for the pain of personal tragedy and heartache. The – Hallelujah Chorus – was written by Handel when he was poverty-stricken and suffering from a paralyzed right side and right arm…

Whatever the reason, if YHVH allows affliction on your life, take it in faith as a blessing and not as a curse. Keep on praising and thanking Him for every situation, how difficult it may be.

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