FRIENDS
Today’s Reading: Job 3-4
Click scripture link to read online or HERE to listen online (then click the symbol of the audio speaker above the scripture portion).
As you look north along the shore of the Judean cliffs and the Dead Sea, you can see a storm rolling in.
GOOGLE MAPS – To see where the photo was taken, click HERE.
Key Verses: Job 3:25
For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.
To say that Job wished he had never been born would be an understatement. God would not allow Satan to kill Job, but everything short of death was thrown at him. Job cried out, “Why did I not die at birth?” Jesus, in His 100% humanity, cried out, “Why?” (Matthew 27:45-49). Jesus and Job no doubt have met already. I think Jesus would probably say, “Job, I understand what you went through.”
Consider what true friends are, as described at the end of Job 2: (1) They heard of Job’s adversity. (2) They made appointments and travelled to visit him. (3) They mourned with Job. (4) They comforted him. (5) Job was so emaciated they did not recognize him and they lifted their voices and wept. (6) They tore their clothes in a show of grieving. (7) Job was sitting in a heap of ashes and his friends identified with him by sprinkling dust on their heads. (8) They sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights. (9) They did not speak for an entire week because Job’s grief was very great. (10) Then they heard Job speak first. He said, “May the day perish on which I was born.” Let us meditate on the words of the first friend as we read (again slowly perhaps) the words of Eliphaz in Chapter 4.
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Lord God, I’m so very thankful for at least three true friends with whom You have blessed me through the years. I pray that You will work in me sufficiently that I will be a true friend to several others. Your Word tells me that You, Lord, are a Friend “that sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 17:17 & Proverbs 18:24b). Lord Jesus, You are a true Friend! Thank You for being my Friend (Matthew 11:19). Amen!!!
100 PERSONAL WORDS:
(Happy Birthday Dad!) My son, Ronald Wesley Mainse, who sets up the structure for me for the blog, typed that greeting! I assure you, my son, unlike Job, I’ve never wished that I’d never been born. I’m filled with joy at the fact that I was born on August 13, 1936, in the house pictured below in Campbell’s Bay, Quebec. There are six years between me and my closest sister in age, Elaine Boudinot, who lives now in Kentucky. My sister told me that mother had three miscarriages during those six years. I find that sad, and I hope to learn all about the “Why” question some day in eternity.
There are two others mentioned in Ezekiel 14 besides Job. They are Noah and Daniel. An extra study for today could be Ezekiel 14:12-23. All three were severely tested. Can I expect to sail through life without testing? I think not!
There have been times when I’ve visited friends in deep turmoil. Often there are no adequate words to speak. I trusted that my presence would say loudly, “I care deeply about you.”
Yours for deep and lasting friendships,
David
In front of the home where I was born in Campbell’s Bay, Quebec, 81 years ago today!
On my first birthday – August 13, 1937. At 81 years old today, I would definitely not be considered cute. Ron found these pictures on his brother’s computer and he wanted to put it into today’s blog.
P.S. Lorna Dueck and her team need our ongoing support as they approach the financial year end for Crossroads! Here is a message from Lorna once again…
This has been a remarkable year at 100 Huntley Street with a growing audience on TV and an exploding audience on the web through our website, social media platforms and on You Tube (where we now reach almost 1 million views every month). It’s also looking like a turnaround year financiallybecause we’re SO CLOSE to finishing our fiscal year (August 31) with a balanced budget…the first time in six years! Lots of hard work, cost-cutting, financial restraint and generous donors who believe in this ministry have made this goal achievable. We have exciting, new plans in mind for our new media mission year that begins in September. I’m so committed that Crossroads be Canada’s “megaphone of the Gospel”…and we will not be silent about how Jesus can change lives… Jesus alone offers hope! Your donation today will make a difference in many lives. – Lorna
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Happy Birthday David- love and thank you for all you do for us the bloggers
We appreciated and may God give you more years to teach His word. Good health and so grateful for what you have done and what the Lord has for you to come.
HAPPY 81st BIRTHDAY, dear David!!! Praise the Lord you are still with us! We so appreciate you and all you do!! You sure were a cute baby!!! Great study and message on Job and links. Blessings fellow saints.
In the LORD’s hand the king’s heart is a stream of water that he channels toward all who please him. Proverbs 21:1 NIV
Kutless – King Of My Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2eNsXwlLvo
Blessings to you too Beverlee Kay.
Indeed God is good!
When the night holds on to us; we are not alone as God is also holding us!
Praise God He is our Rock & Strong Tower.
Thank you for consistently sharing these beautiful songs with us Beverlee Kay!
You are so very welcome, Marti. It is an honour for me!
Blessed be the Name of the Lord Most High!!
Happy Happy Birthday to you Rev. Mainse!!
As God has blessed you with long life & a beautiful legacy that you’ve chosen to share with us blog readers; I pray God’s Supernatural favour & blessings continue to be yours. May you live to see more decades of birthdays as you continue to proclaim the good news of Jesus & His love!!
Praying & wishing you all my fellow blog readers a truly amazing & blessed week.
May we each demonstrate sincere friendship to at least one person this week.
Amen! to your comments Marti.
Indeed, amen!
Happy birthday David and many more to come! Your life has been an inspiration to many with a great love for Jesus. Thank you.
Happy Birthday dear Pastor David, hope you have a very special day , just as you are special to so many people.
I loved the pictures, thank you Ronald for putting them on.
Eleanor M.
Happy Birthday David. May God continue to bless you as you have blessed so many. Thank you for your daily blog. It is always so down to earth, and guides us towards Jesus. .
God bless and thank you
Jeannine
YES!!! Birthday Blessings…thankful hearts for your ministry to HIM…and to so many…….Thank you so much:)
Happy Birthday Dear David,
What a rock of guidance you have been to us. I thank you.
Happy Birthday David!,,Where do the years go? My 74th birthday was yesterday. Always so,thankful,that the Lord,gave me another good year of life.
I so enjoy your daily blog. Praying God continue to bless you with another year and that He bless you today and give you the desires of your heart-Man of God.
Happy Belated Birthday, Karen!
Happy Birthday David!
Be blessed as you continue to share God’s Word in practical ways. Getting the Word of God in us is the most effective way to prepare us for the termoils of our society,
Continue to Speak and proclaim the Word boldly for our nation and our world..
Our prayers will be your support,
God’s rich blessing on your being for this 81st year.
Brian
Happy Birthday, David!! Thank you for all the work and dedication you have placed in this blog! Also, for the many years of ministry and care you have shared with us all. Prayers for your health and continued strength as you move forward in the love of Our Father, Son and Holy Spirit. ✝
Ron Ann & Reynold – Thanks for your commitment, time and dedication!!
Happy Birthday David, I thank God for you and your daily blog. You are a blessing to me and I’m sure to many, many others. God bless you today and always.
Birthday Blessings to you on this Sabbath day. I’m rejoicing & thanking God for you. Reverend Pastor David , you are a Shepherd & a living testimony of Jesus’ loving compassion. Psalm 37:3-6
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
With love in prayer for you & your precious family.
Thank you for your book, ‘ This far by Faith’
Your countenance was shining already at year one of your life (adorable).
Happy and blessed Birthday, David. I am blessed by reading along in the bible and your encouraging words of your blog.
Happy 81st Birthday David: May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you as you lead us homeward bound. Thank you for all your help over the years – blessings to Norma Jean as well.
I will be 84 at the end of August – yes – where do the years go!!!
Happy Birthday pastor David. Many thanks for all your time of sharing Gods word. You are such an encourager. Many blessings on your special day.
Happy birthday Brother Mainse. Thank you for your ministry and example. May God richly bless you!
Happy Birthday Pastor David! Have a wonderful day with your family and friends. We appreciate and are so thankful for God’s leading in your life and for your response to His leading.
Happy Birthday Pastor Mainse! Many blessings on your special day and always!
May God bless you on this your Birthday Pastor David. May your year ahead be filled with good health and special family times.
I thank God for you and this blog which brings new manna each time I read it. Blessings
Happy Birthday David M. !!
Happy birthday David! May God give you an extra portion of blessing today!
Happy Birthday, Pastor David, and may God bless you & all your friends and family. Thank you for your faithful ministry through the years.
Happy Birthday David !
May you be truly blessed.Love to your family and crossroads team. Elfreda
Birthday Blessings, my dear friend. I read the Word with you daily, and am so thankful to God for you and your family. May God give you many more.
DON CARMONT
Happy birth day David, and many more… Thank you for all the work you put into this blog . May the Lord Bless you . Rosemarie….
Happy birthday David. You have been a wonderful gift to the body of Christ in Canada!! May the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace!!
God Bless you David Mainse on your birthday today and many more to come
I thank you for all you do in ministry every day what a cute baby you were.
Beverlee God sure is good that is one I needed to here I don’t know how , but
God gives you the songs at the right time God bless you.
Happy Birthday Karen!!
Lianne Hogg
Amen, Lianne! God’s continued blessings on you, dear sister-in-Christ!
Happy 81st Birthday dear David. So glad that you are still with us. You sure was a cute baby. Thank you for delivering 100words to us each day. God bless you and your family on your special day!
Happy Birthday, David.
The picture is sweet and cute.
You have a wonderful family and I thank you for 100 Huntley Street.
Blessings on you all.
Diane Saunders.
Happy Belated Birthday David (by one day)! God Richly Bless you! I think your baby picture is indeed cute!! Thank you for all you do, the ministry you have shared with all of us for so many years! You are such a wonderful gift to us all! I deeply thank you for that, for your obedience to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!!
Chris Formella
Happy Birthday Pastor David. May the Lord give you an extra Blessing on this your special day.
Thanks for this blog daily, may The Lord continue to bless you and everyone that makes it possible.
Blessed were your parents on your day of birth,
For you were to them God’s great gift,
But your gift back to God will show your worth
In the hearts your words prevailed to uplift.
G W (Bill)Marshall / 13,o8,017
I just want to say “Thanks” for all you’d done for all of us,David.God bless
Happy 81st Birthday Pastor David. You’re looking good and also very cute as a baby!! May this you special be one of joy and laughter as you celebrate with those you love.
oops it should read “May this your special day be one of joy and laughter as you celebrate with those you love.”
Birthday blessings on your 81st birthday & well into the future. I thank GOD for all HE brings to us bloggers from & thru’ you. Thank You Thank You !!
It is hard to imagine the pain and heartache Job must have suffered. Praise God we know the end of his story.
Wishing you a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY David and may God continue to Bless you and Norma Jean! I do look forward to reading your blog daily! Thanks for your faithfulness!!
A very Happy Birthday to you Dave and to Norma Jean tomorrow from Jack and myself. Jacks Birthday is today as well . We will never forget our trip to Israel with you 4 yrs ago and we both read your 100 Words daily. You and Norma Jean are such an inspiration to us and we love and appreciate you and pray for you and your family daily.
Happy Birthday, Jack!
Happy birthday Pastor David on this your 81st birthday I pray God’s blessing and healing and I’m praying for your upcoming golf tournament on your anniversary day so lots of prayers for praying for you and for supporting you have a happy happy birthday with many many blessings and we serve a great God happy birthday amen
Happy Birthday David and thank you for Blessing us daily with your blog! Also Happy Birthday to Norma Jean tomorrow!
Happy 81st Birthday David! So thankful that the Lord has continued to enable you to fulfill your daily blog. What a blessing! May He continue to bless and keep you in the coming year in His strength and richness of His presence.
Happy belated birthday David Mainse! I turned,64 on August 3rd! Praise God for his blessings each and every day. I follow your blog and have watched 100 Huntley Street for many years as I was disabled 29 years ago. I am grateful for the message that I hear and continue to grow in my faith. I pray that you have a great year ahead! I will continue to read the Bible every day! Hallelujah hallelujah blessed be the name of our Lord!
Amen, Amanda! Happy Belated Birthday to you!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY DAVID MAINSE\
THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS PASTOR
PRAISE THE LORD FOR 100 HUNTLEY STREET, ALL THESE YEARS, HEARING THE WORD OF GOD TAUGHT ALL OVER THE WORLD!
IT IS TRULY A GIFT FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT! IT IS SO NICE TO READ THE WORD OF GOD, PRAY DAILY AND SHARE WITH OTHERS. I REAL;LY LIKE THIS BLOG FOR THAT VERY REASON, TO SHARE WITH OTHERS,, TO PRAY WITH OTHERS, I AM CRYING SOFTLY, THANK YOU LORD THANK YOU
IN JESUS NAME WE PRAY
AMEN AMEN AMEN