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JOB WORSHIPS GOD
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22
Job 42:1-6
2 Corinthians 7:8-12
…it is humility that makes
men as angels.
(Augustine)
JOB WORSHIPS GOD
When we see God in His glory, we inevitably feel unworthy. This was true of Job when he was reminded of the power of God by having his attention drawn to creation. The prophet Isaiah saw the Lord God when he was being prepared for special service (Isa 6:5); John saw Him when he was being prepared to record the book of Revelation (Rev 1:17). God is always willing to forgive when, on understanding His righteousness, His obedient children see their own sin. Thus, the prophets lsaiah and John were cleansed and raised to a place of special service (Isa 6:6-7; Rev 1:19). God also cleansed Job because he was willing to repent and call out for God’s mercy. When we as God’s people fail, we can have confidence that when we repent and call upon Him, He will hear us. He will forgive us and restore us to fellowship once again (1 John 1:9).
Job now acknowledged that God could do anything no matter how difficult it might seem to man. God’s knowledge was unlimited so no thought ever escaped Him. Job confessed that he had questioned and expounded on things he knew no more than the power which God unfolded in His creation (Job 42:2-3).
He asked God to listen to him now so that he could ask questions and be instructed. We must note the word “demand” (Job 42:4) here would mean “ask.” Job had entered into a new and deeper relationship with the Lord. He had heard of Him before but now he had seen Him. True repentance is accompanied by deep sorrow and a change of attitude, and we clearly see this in Job from the time God met with him (Job 42:4-6; 2 Cor 7:9). As God’s people, we need to feel a greater sorrow over sin. A real concern about sin causes us to have a clearer view of the Lord. This, in turn, brings about spiritual strength and greater faith in God. We can then serve Him better.
THOUGHT: What was Job’s greatest need?
PRAYER: Father, increase my faith in Thee so that I may trust Thee more.