Today's reading is Job chapters 6-9.
This is a continuation of Job and his friends conversation about Job's situation. Job at one point feels like his friends are not being very helpful, he needs spiritual help and he sees his friends as undependable. I see the opposite though and maybe I am wrong but I mean his friends are sitting with him having this discussion, listening to what he has to say and they are responding with things that I would want to hear from a friend. I guess maybe they are not being very sympathetic? I am not sure. He says in chapter 6 verse 14, "Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty." - something to remember in our own personal friendships.
My favorite verses from today's reading is Job 6:24-25, "Teach me, and I will be quiet; show me where I have been wrong. How painful are honest words!" How raw and real is this? I mean even though Job is in pain and is frustrated and his cursing his own life and birth he is still being completely raw and real with God. He is putting his thoughts and feelings out there. He even goes on to say "How can mere mortals prove their innocence before God?" in 9:2b. I mean Job is being so real with us its crazy! I love his rawness and lack of pride here but on the other hand I just wish I could shake him and be like, WAKE UP its Satan and you are being tested, dont curse your birth or second guess God!.... but we must continue tomorrow....chapter 9 leaves you sitting on the edge of your seat!
Dear Lord, please allow us to be raw and real with you remembering we can't hide anything from you. Help us remember you are always on our side even though we may not think so sometimes. Thank you for loving us and never forsaking us. Amen.
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