“Then Job answered and said, Even to day is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me” (Job 23:1-6).
Today’s Morsel: If you had an opportunity to stand before God, what would you ask Him? I’ve heard people say that when they get to heaven they are going to ask God why certain things happened and why He allowed them to happen. Not me. I’m not asking Him anything. I’m just going to praise Him that I’m there! Job said that if he knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat! I would order my cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would know the words which he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me. He said that if he could find God, God would be fair and listen to him and that God wouldn’t use His power to crush him, He would use it to strengthen him. Job said God would be fair and impartial towards him as he would to others. Often in our pain and sufferings we may want to ask God why. Yet we must remember that He is sovereign and that He can do with us as He wishes. One of the things about becoming a good soldier is to endure, not complain. Rather than pondering what you will ask Him, spend your time praising Him.
Sing: He gives strength to me, as I worship Him, as my heart is filled with praise. Jesus breaks the band, as I raise my hands, He gives glorious victory.
Thought For Today: Your abilities to endure lies in your ability to endure (Parker)
Amen
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