The story of Job has become way more real to me this time around of reading it,and more easy to relate to (though not nearly to his extent). His life took a sharp turn into hardship and grief. Surrounded by "friends", he rips his clothes and grieves. Yet, the men who encircle him offer foolish and hardheaded advice.
"You are wicked. This is your punishment."
"You need to confess."
Job knows he has done nothing to deserve this, and I think does an excellent job of putting them in their place. After telling them how they are wrong, he reflects on how sovereign God is.
"But he knows the way I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold. My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside...But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does. For he will complete what he appoints for me..." Job 23:10-11,13-14
Amen. Amen. Amen. May he try me so I shall come out as gold.
I never know what to say...
- Mallory
- Your average quirky kid living in the Pacific Northwest. I enjoy a great deal of things.Quoting sitcoms with my family, eating cold chinese food, baking poppyseed bread,exploring outside, reading classic literature, experimenting with a new crafts I've found online and going somewhere I've never been.
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