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The Line No One Could Cross
A Short Story Inspired by Job 1:12 The storm rolled into Cedar Ridge just before sunset. Dark clouds stacked themselves across the Missouri sky, and the wind bent the tops of the oak trees lining the highway. Most people hurried indoors, but Daniel Mercer remained on the roof of the old community center, trying to...
The Boundary of God’s Sovereign Hand
A Poem Inspired by Job 1:12 Beneath the heights where timeless splendors shine,Beyond the reach of mortal thought and gaze,There stands a throne no darkness can confine,Ancient of Days above all earthly days.The stars themselves are servants of His will,The oceans heed the whisper of His word;The mountains stand because He bids them still,And all...
The Boundary of God’s Sovereign Hand
A Bible Study Reflecting on Job 1:12 Job 1:12 stands as one of the most profound and sobering verses in all of Scripture. The verse records the Lord’s response to Satan after the adversary has challenged the sincerity of Job’s faith: “The LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power;...
The Boundary of God’s Sovereign Hand
A Devotional for June 3, 2026 on Job 1:12 Job 1:12 records a remarkable moment in the heavenly conversation surrounding Job’s life. God permits Satan to test Job, yet He also establishes a boundary: “Only upon himself put not forth thine hand.” Even in the midst of coming suffering, God remains completely sovereign. The enemy...