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THE LORD WILL NOT FORSAKE US
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
Job 10:1-12

Psalm 139:1-7

 

“…the man Christ Jesus.”

 

THE LORD WILL NOT FORSAKE US
 
As we continue our study of Job, there are two important points we need to remember in order to understand the book. First, Job was suffering greatly. Such weakness and constant pain can affect one’s outlook of life. In fact, Job pleaded with God to remove his pain just briefly (Job 9:34- 35). Second, Job was confused. He recognised his own sinful state but felt God was punishing him for an unconfessed specific sin that he had not committed.
 
Job was disgusted with his lot in life. In his despair, he gave vent to his emotions and told God how he felt. He thought of begging God not to condemn him unjustly and tell him what the problem was. Job knew that God was always just, but here we see his bitter words contradicting what he actually believed. We must be careful not to let the trials of life cause our outlook to be in conflict with our faith (Job 10:1-2).
 
Job asked three questions in an attempt to account for his suffering. First, he asked if God found pleasure in persecuting him in his innocence while blessing the wicked. Such a question denies the kindness of God (Job 10:3). Second, he asked if God had eyes that saw only the outward appearance as man did. Job knew from his earlier experiences, and we know from the Scriptures, that this is not true (Job 10:4; 1 Sam 16:7). Third, Job asked if God was like mortal man in that his life would soon end; and thus, He had to rush to investigate sin and force a confession from man guilty or innocent (Job 10:5-7). Job knew such a thing was not true of God.
 
Job spoke of God’s love towards mankind. God had made man in a wonderful way and constantly cares for him (Job 10:8-12; Ps 139:14). He contrasted God’s former care of him with what appeared to be not only His neglect but actual persecution.
 
God loves us. When we pass through times of difficulty, He is ever with us (Heb 13:5-6). Let us encourage one another with this truth.
 
THOUGHT: What two things caused Job’s main problem?
PRAYER: May I love Thee knowing that Thou hast first loved me (1 John 4:19).

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