Bible Chapter: Job 41 & 42

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 learn much in the process of his suffering.  While he never rashly accused God, he learned humility and submission to God.  God knows what He is doing and can bring meaning out of suffering.  He admitted that he spoke of things that he did not understand.  His trials helped him see God and he humbled himself before God even though he never really got a final answer about the reason for his pain and loss.
    God spoke to Job’s friends for their speeches that totally missed the mark.  They believed that prosperity meant that God was pleased and poverty and suffering meant that the person had sinned.  They continually accused Job of sinning.  God told them that they had to repent.  Then Job would pray for them.  When all was said and done God restored double to Job of all he lost.  This included ten children that were born to him.  Job lived another 140 years, seeing four generations.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    We will all go through some kind of suffering.  It can come out of the blue.  We don’t always understand the reason behind it.  Yes, we do face a strong and nasty spiritual battle.  As we travel through these it is important to follow what Job learned at the end.  We are to trust God and not make proud claims.  Know that God really is in control and let Him do what He knows is best.

3.  How can I help someone?
    I want to help people find God’s peace in the middle of suffering.  It doesn’t make sense, but it is real.  I have experienced it and I want others to experience it as well.