Have you ever put money in a vending machine and got nothing out in return? It’s a very frustrating experience. But are we sometimes guilty of treating God a bit like a vending machine? We do our part and, in return, God should give us what we need, or even what we want...

The book of Job shows us how such a way of thinking is a bit silly really. God must be far greater than some heavenly slot machine. Indeed, God wishes us to be in a loving relationship with him for his own sake, and not because we might get some benefits from that. God invites us to wonder at the marvels of his creation, and to do so all the more as science unfolds more of creation’s mysteries.

Hearsall at Home is written and presented by Rev David Sutcliffe, with additional material this week from Nick Leonard

The readers were Linda Wallace, Cynthia Baker and Nick Leonard.

Music and songs by Martin Prue, Joan Cobb, Seb Farrell, Nick Leonard, Fran Pritchard and John Pettifer.

The written download was compiled by Jackie Pritchard and can be downloaded on this link.

Post Production was by Andy Thompson.

Incidental music by Zapsplat.com.

Hearsall at Home is brought to you by the members and friends of Hearsall Baptist Church, Coventry, UK City of Culture 2021.