So, as you have noticed by my lack of blogging, my brain is very full of nothingness lately. So full of nothingness, in fact, that the nothingness spills over and turns into nothing being posted on this blog. No apologies, simple fact.
But, Mel at Unretouched Photo invited (crazily enough) her readers to ask her any question about herself they care to.
Um, no, I do not plan to do that here. Actually, you can always ask, but don't hold your breath waiting for much besides "None of your business!!!" But I noticed she got a fascinating question, then I noticed that it was one of my very own faithful readers, Ginger (Ginger used to be faithful when I actually posted thought-provoking posts or even funny posts -- by now I'm sure she has fallen asleep at her keyboard waiting for anything from me -- someone wake her up and tell her she has the imprint of the 'backspace' key on her cheek!)
So Ginger asked Mel: What Bible story disturbs/irks you the most, and why?
Isn't that a fascinating question that would prove great insight into the respondent? Mel's reply was:
Tough question . . . probably the story of Abraham and Isaac. I think I understand the point of the story, but it’s a difficult one for people unfamiliar with theology to comprehend. The story makes God look irrational and cruel, although I believe He is neither.
I chose a different story, but for the same reason: Job.
My "Sarah's paraphrase" of Job 1 and 2:
Job is faithful and loves God with everything he has. One day Satan is wandering the earth (and 1 Peter tells us he does that "looking for souls to devour"). God notices his wandering and says, "Have you considered my servant, Job?"
Let's stop right there. Are you kidding me? Lord, if I am faithful in all my life, please do not reward me by pointing me out to Satan!! Let's keep my faithfulness between You and me, how 'bout?
So Satan says, "Yeah, but he's only faithful because you've given him such a cushy life."
God responds (again, in Sarah's paraphrase), "Bring it on."
Yep, that one disturbs me the most. What about you?
What Bible story disturbs/irks you the most, and why?
