This verse comes on the heels of Job's learning of the devastating loss - his property, and most shocking of all - the loss of his children! Who could stand up under such horrible news? At the news, Job falls apart - who wouldn't? It is okay to show emotion, it is healthy to do so. Keeping our pain bottled up can make us physically sick.
One thing associated with Job is his patience. The patience of Job is a common phrase when pointing out the fact that many of us lack this trait. The more I read about Job and the more I consider all he has faced up to, I don't think I would call it patience, while he may have had an abundance of it, the word I think of and admire is FAITH. The faith of Job is admirable and desirable. Oh, to be able to withstand even one of the trails he endured and exhibit faith like his
The portion of verse 20 which got my attention was “he fell to the ground in worship.” I don't know if I could do that. In fact, I am pretty sure my pain would take over and I might become inconsolable, maybe even blaming God; but certainly not worshiping Him. But it was Job's faith which allowed him to worship.
That is what I want to be able to do; worship while in the depths of pain. Life is very good today, worship comes easy and is enjoyable. There will be a tomorrow when life falls apart and things are not OK. That is when I want to be able to worship with all my heart. God, develop that kind of faith in me. Amen.
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