Bible Chapter: Job 5 & 6

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.
    The human wisdom continues from Job’s comforters.  They think it is so wise, but it is not.  God is getting the blame for all of Job’s troubles.  Eliphaz expresses the thought that God always rescues righteous people from their trials.  But the truth is that many Godly people have been persecuted and mistreated.  God never promised that we would never have trials and troubles.
    In Job’s response he said that he had never denied the words of the Holy One.  He never turned on the Lord.  His grief was overwhelming.  If he could weigh all the sand along the sea his grief would weigh more. 

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    Again I am reminded (and I think this reminder will come many times throughout the reading of this book) that human wisdom may sound impressive, but it is lacking.  Job was striving to stay faithful to God.  Yet, it was difficult considering all the trials he was experiencing.  It is so easy to get sidetracked when things do go the way I want.  I have to learn how to keep the right spiritual focus in the midst of anything I experience.  Smaller things seem to have a greater negative impact.  Note to self: don’t sweat the small stuff.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Don’t blame God when things don’t go right.  Keep trusting Him and seeking Him.  Let God carry you through all you face in life.