– Today’s Community Scripture – 7/29/2025

“True wisdom and real power belong to God; from him we learn how to live, and also what to live for. If he tears something down, it’s down for good; if he locks people up, they’re locked up for good. If he holds back the rain, there’s a drought; if he lets it loose, there’s a flood. Strength and success belong to God; both deceived and deceiver must answer to him. He strips experts of their vaunted credentials, exposes judges as witless fools. He divests kings of their royal garments, then ties a rag around their waists. He strips priests of their robes, and fires high officials from their jobs. He forces trusted sages to keep silence, deprives elders of their good sense and wisdom. He dumps contempt on famous people, disarms the strong and mighty. He shines a spotlight into caves of darkness, hauls deepest darkness into the noonday sun. He makes nations rise and then fall, builds up some and abandons others. He robs world leaders of their reason, and sends them off into no-man’s-land. They grope in the dark without a clue, lurching and staggering like drunks.”

                             Job 12:13–25 (MSG)

– Reflection:

This passage speaks powerfully to those who believe in the Word of God. It reminds us that He is both everything and nothing—omnipresent, yet unseen by the world. It calls us to live with reverence, to move through life with intention, and to recognize that our actions are always seen by the One who matters most. We are called to help where we can, to walk away from what God has declared hopeless, and to trust His voice above all others. Listening to our Lord and Savior is not weakness, despite what the world may suggest. True strength lies in obedience, in humility, and in surrender. The positions we hold, the wealth we accumulate, and the pride we carry mean little in the eyes of God. These things only matter to those who have placed their worth above the Creator’s. For those of us who follow Christ and believe that Jesus died so we might live again, our mission is clear: honor God and walk the path He has set before us. In doing so, we become vessels of change. The world begins to shift when we stop delaying obedience with “maybe later” and start living with urgency and purpose. Every time we postpone the call, we drift further into darkness. But when we rise in faith, the light begins to break through.

– Where do we go from here?

We move forward with the understanding that God, not man, is the trustworthy source of all wisdom, power, and authority. This passage clearly states: no title, wealth, intellect, or influence can oppose God’s will. Our next step is to stop seeking validation from a world that is blind to the truth and start walking confidently in the purpose God has given us. We must humble ourselves, listen more carefully to His voice, and trust that even when He removes something, it is for our good. When he closes a door, it remains closed for a reason. Our task is not to question His methods but to stay faithful to the mission. We are not called to fix everything; we are called to obey. In obedience, we will find clarity, strength, and direction. While the world may stumble in confusion, we walk in the light of the One who sees all. So we press on not with fear, but with reverence, knowing that God remains in control, and He is not finished with us yet.

– Our prayer for Today

Father, thank You for reminding us that You alone hold the keys to every hour of every day, every season, and every outcome. Lord, help us to walk in obedience, even when the path is unclear. Teach us to trust You more deeply, to listen more intently, and to move only when You say move. Strip away our pride, our distractions, and our need for worldly approval. Fill us instead with courage, discernment, and unwavering faith. May we be vessels of Your light in a dark world, and may our lives reflect Your glory in all we do. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.