Bible Chapter: Job 13 & 14

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.
    Job talked to his so-called comforters.  He said they were smearing him with lies.  They were worthless physicians.  They made lots of noise but didn’t help.  What if the tables were reversed?  How would things turn out?
    Job expressed his continued strong confidence in God.  Even if God would slay him, he would still trust in Him. This is an amazing expression of faith and trust in the righteousness of God.  Whatever would happen to him, his belief in God was so strong that God would never fail him.  Job was sure God had not and would never abandon him.
    Life is fleeting and full of trouble.  The hope is in eternal life.  Will a man live again?  Job had some great insights to God’s plan for eternity.  Yes there are problems, but God is in charge.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    I know that there are good encouragers for life and also those who only discourage and put people down.  It seems like it is generally more fun to insult than to help and lift a person up.  I want to be an encourager and not, as Job describes his companions, worthless physicians.  Job expressed continued confidence in God.  That is a good example to follow.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Keep praising God throughout life and don’t depend on circumstances.  If you really trust God you will be amazed in eternity.