JOB’S EXPERIENCE

Reading: Job 42

 

Job faced tremendous trials – far greater than any we probably will encounter in our lifetime. Yet there is strong evidence that he remained true to the Lord:

·         “Then he fell to the ground in worship, saying, ‘May the name of the Lord be praised (Job 1:20-21).’”

·         “In all this, Job did not sin in what he said (Job 2:10).”

·         “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him (Job 13:15).”

 

And the result of Job’s great faith? “God blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the first (Job 42:12).” That is, he experienced more of God – His presence, His blessing, His provision, His restoration – as Job came through suffering to the other side.

 

How did Job come to experience more of God and His blessings?

 

·         He recognized God’s ability to do anything (vs 2)

·         He confessed his inability to understand God and His ways (vs 3)

·         He confessed speaking of things about which he had no knowledge (vs 3)

·         He saw God, not just heard about Him from someone else (vs 5)

·         He interceded for others, and saw God answer (vs 10)

 

Let us take note and do the same, that we also may experience God more deeply.

 

Thank you, Father, for recording this part of Job’s life for us to see and be reminded that Your ways are beyond our comprehension, but, by faith, we can see You and trust that Your ways are good. Amen.