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We made it! Thank You, Jesus, we trust in Your providence. Who is this King of Glory? He is high and lifted up. He is our Rock, Refuge, and our intimate Savior. He is also our King. Once we meet Him truly, we will all say with Job. “Then Job answered the LORD, and said, 2 “I know that Thou canst do all things, And that no purpose of Thine can be thwarted. 3 ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’ “Therefore I have declared that which I did not understand, Things too wonderful for ...

Who is this King of Glory? Today brings us one step further out of the 25-26 estuary. The King of Glory is our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer. He is kind and long-suffering, but also Holy and true. He also asks Job and us where we were at the moment of creation, how the universe is truly sustained, and lastly (today), if we cannot conquer His creation, how do we confront Him? Today is fun because God brings the Behemoth and the Leviathan to Job's attention. I love the conclusion of God’s argum...

Trusting the Lord as we wrap up our October Surprise, season 7, finish up our Signature episode, and begin Season 8, we hear God, the Almighty, challenge Job’s assertion that he will walk into God's presence, “like a prince,” and demand an answer. The Lord, the I AM, instead challenges Job’s arm, presence, eminence, dignity, honor, and majesty. If God says, Job has those attributes in His measure, He will “confess to you, That your own right hand can save you.” Christ in His sacrifice shows us...

The outline of Job 39 shows that God has designed the animal kingdom and its environments perfectly. God designed birth, mountain goats, oxen, horses, and birds, all perfectly suited for their flourishing. And the Ostrich is neglectful with her nest and the callous care of the eggs of the troop, and yet they survive even in carelessness. But the ostrich and the emu are fearless. In 1932, a flock of Emus defeated the Austrian army! Our So What “For I proclaim the name of the LORD; Ascribe gre...

Science tells us exactly how the universe began…Cosmic lightening, Mysterious forces, and luck. -as of a documentary on the creation. God, however, revealed to Job: The water cycle, the earth spins on its axis, springs in the oceans, the limits on the shorelines, mountains and valleys under the seas, the mysteries of light, water freezing from the top down, along with His creative power, thousands of years before mankind discovered those truths. He is the Creator Our So What? We are forced ...

Today, we welcome Israel to our listening audience. Thank you for giving the Free Range Preacher on Prayer podcast! We are looking this October at just who is our King of Glory? Today we see Him again high and lifted up, and in His presence we are humbled. Job began his season of trial with unfeigned worship of the God of the universe. “Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked...

Today, we accomplish two things: we welcome the country of Eswatini and pray that God will shine forth on His kingdom here on earth, committing to 2026 being a year in which we find God shining forth for His treasured ones. "Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel, Thou who dost lead Joseph like a flock; Thou who art enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!" Psalm 80:1 Knowing our weaknesses, but He overcomes them by His mercies, gracious gifts, we pray to proclaim to the nations our God is the Ki...

When I first got saved and had no knowledge of the Bible, I was young and married for about a year. My idea of heaven was holding my wife's hand and flying through the universe, exploring the wonders of God's creation. The Holy Spirit, the Bible, and some maturity have changed my thoughts on the nature of heaven: "And this is eternal life, that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." John 17:3 Who is the King of glory"? He is seated above creation as en...

The King of glory, might in strength, also is our Good Shepherd, and He leads us like a flock. Today we meditate on one of the most beloved Psalms, reminding ourselves that our ultimate destination is glorious eternity in the presence of our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer. Psalm 23 "The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. 3 He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. 4 Even t...

Who is this King of Glory? In the 17th and 18th centuries, the sport of fox throwing was a big attraction. Augustus II the Strong, the King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, was a champion fox thrower. He threw foxes to show off his strength, not his humanitarianism! David on the other hand, fought a lion and a bear because he was not just a shepherd, but a good shepherd. The King of Glory is our Good Shepherd. Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel, Thou who dost lead Joseph like a flock; Thou who...

Who is this King of glory? He is our Shepherd, and we will find out how much the Good Shepherd means to His sheep. Today we find: All I know about shepherding I learned from: The Bible "A Shepherd's Look at Psalm 23" -W Phillip Keller Basque friends with a shepherding background. And YouTube videos of Shepherd and their work dogs. Sheep, it turns out, are the most needy of animals; they are weak and dumb. Sheep cannot hunt, fight, or flee. They need a Good Shepherd. The Bible calls us sh...

Our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer assures us, not only that He is our compassionate Father, but that our salvation is entirely His doing. "Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has s...

Have you ever heard or read a preacher say, "We must daily remind ourselves of the Gospel"? That is key in our battle against discouragement. Our second conundrum stems from our struggle against sin. Our comfort is the Gospel; we have been moved by God's mercies from God being our Judge to God being our Father. There are four Biblical principles we need to keep top of mind. 1. The battle against sin is an indication that we are redeemed. Romans 7:23-8:1 2. We are constantly striving to press ...

We are reminded that we have everything we need for life and godliness, and that part of what —or who — we need is a Strong Tower. "Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; 3 seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence." 2 Peter 1:2-3 "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous runs into it and is safe." Proverbs ...

Today we call out to our God who suffered temporally so we can live eternally. Our greatest sorrow, though, is our separation, even for a time, in the death of those we love. In that separation, we are most obviously bruised and weak. Today, we glory in our faithful Savior, not breaking us in our weakness. "A BATTERED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT PUT OUT, UNTIL HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY. 21 "AND IN HIS NAME THE GENTILES WILL HOPE." Matthew 12:20-21 "He will ...

Our conundrum? We, as humanity, believe ourselves to be the center of all things, and yet we know how awful we are in our thoughts. We also face what seem like meaningless events in our lives and erratic circumstances we don't understand. Solomon summed it up for us: "All things are wearisome; Man is not able to tell it. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, Nor is the ear filled with hearing." Ecclesiastes 1:8 The Bible calls Christians His treasured ones, and such we are, knowing, "This hop...

Hagar, with a child running away from her mistress, in an awful circumstance, not of her doing, heard the Angel of the Lord in Genesis 16, and believed Him. Alone, pregnant in a circumstance not of her choosing, Hagar believed the Lord and went back to the source of her troubles. Her attitude is revealed in her worship as she submitted to God, for she now knew: "Then she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, 'Thou art a God who sees'; for she said, 'Have I even remained alive here afte...

Who is this King of Glory? The Builder and Architect of All Things. "For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God." Hebrews 3:4 "The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; By understanding He established the heavens." Proverbs 3:19 "Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to...

“Let Israel be glad in his Maker; Let the sons of Zion rejoice in their King. 3 Let them praise His name with dancing; Let them sing praises to Him with timbrel and lyre. 4 For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the afflicted ones with salvation.” We are trained for war, but battle is scary. Today we see how exactly we are held and protected by our Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the day of battle. “The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arm...

No longer will I make the claim to catch up. The Lord has something else in mind, obviously. But we will crack on with our October Surprise and see what other surprises are in store! Today, we look at God, our Trainer. We know the battlefield terms are: "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, 4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. 5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing rais...

Growing up where I did, not England, France, or Germany, when I think majestic, I think of starry nights, mountain ranges, and most of all beautiful sunrises. So there's no more fitting picture for me than that of the majesty of our God, than just that of a sunrise. Imagine my joy to learn, not only is God: "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 But He is also: "Because of the tender mercy of our God, With ...

Unless the Lord has any more surprises for the Free Range Preacher, we should be on track to catch up, for real this time. First-timers and you, patient, faithful listeners, it is my blessing and wonder that you listen. We do pray the King of Glory separates His wheat from my chaff, and His word does not come back void as you listen. Who is this King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, trustworthy enough to be our only hope. "Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O LORD. 2 Lord, hear my v...

On a recent walk, I passed a little girl with her mom (going out and back). The first time, she was a few feet away as I walked between them. The child was apprehensive. On the way back, she was holding her mom's hand. She smiled at me, waved, and even told me a little story. (In Baby talk) Why the difference in demeanor? "For I am the LORD your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says to you, 'Do not fear, I will help you." Isaiah 41:13 "The steps of a man are established by the LORD; And ...

History has consistently shown that being aligned with the correct King makes all the difference. Just ask Gelimer and Martin Luther. David teaches us to install Yahweh Sabboath as our King. "But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain." Psalm 2:6 and "Worship the LORD with reverence, And rejoice with trembling. 12 Do homage to the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!" Psalm...