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JOB SPEAKS TO GOD
LORD’S DAY, APRIL 17
Job 7
Psalm 119:81-88
“…so the LORD pitieth
them that fear him.”
JOB SPEAKS TO GOD
Job had been speaking to his friend and now he addressed God. In his despair, he asked God to consider his insignificance. The days of his life passed by swiftly, bringing more pain and confusion (Job 7:1-7). Job pleaded for release from the struggles of life to the comfort of death (Job 7:8-10). He felt he had to complain about his suffering, for even attempts to forget his difficulties in sleep failed as he was tormented by dreams (Job 7:11-14).
Job could not understand why God seemed to continue to visit him with terrible punishment. This was his reason for choosing death rather than suffering on in confusion. God had always shown Job his sin before and forgiven him when he confessed it. Therefore, he could not understand why there no longer seemed to be any forgiveness (Job 7:17-21). Again, we remind ourselves that Job did not have the Scriptures that we have today. He clearly did not understand that he could cast all his cares upon his Lord (1 Pet 5:7). We once again see that Job did not understand the universal conflict or understand that God had a part for him to play in it.
There should never be a time in our lives when we sink into despair like Job. Through study of the Scriptures, we can come to a clear understanding of God’s method of dealing with His people and His love for us. We can come to realise that there is a purpose for everything that happens in our lives. When we walk in obedience to God, we can have confidence that He will see us through any tribulation (1 Cor 10:13). Furthermore, we are reminded that even in the most difficult times, God is able to deliver us (2 Pet 2:9).
As we continue our study of Job, we must be filled with compassion for this man as he suffers. Yet, we recognise this as a learning experience for him. We are also reminded that we ourselves often learn by going through times of difficulty with the Lord. May we learn to be patient and persevere during such times.
THOUGHT: What was Job’s biggest problem?
PRAYER: Father, may I walk in the light of Holy Scriptures.