Bible Chapter: Job 11 & 12

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Zophar had to get involved in proving Job’s sins and failures.  He wished that God would speak and then Job would be put in his place.  Job couldn’t prove his innocence with a torrent of words.  His solution is that Job needed to get rid of his sins.  This theme keeps on being repeated - Job has sinned and that is why he is having all of these problems.  He expressed the thought that life should always be bright and happy.  It would be that way for all righteous people.
    Job responded with a sarcastic remark.  Surely, wisdom resides in you folks. When you die wisdom will die with you.  Job reminded them that true wisdom and power are found only in God.  He owns understanding.  God leads people and nations.  We will not always understand how God is working all things for His good.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Don’t get caught up in declaring that because someone is having problems that they are being judged for their sin.  There is nothing in the Bible that says anything like that.  Sinners will receive the rewards of their sin.  Righteous people will receive the rewards of their faithfulness.  The issue is that we don’t know when that will happen. On this earth some heathen seem to live a “charmed” life.  They appear to get away with everything.  Some righteous people suffer.  What’s going on?  Keeping an eternal focus answers many questions.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Trust God.  When you don’t know what to say in a situation, don’t say anything.  When you are going through trials, talk to the Lord and seek HIM. Seek His guidance for your situation.