Monday, February 14, 2022
Who?
Who covers the earth with clouds and provides rain for the earth; who makes grass sprout on the mountains . . . ?
This is the reply that Job hears when God replies to his plea for understanding how it is that the wicked seem to live unjustly without suffering.
Who gives animals their food and ravens what they cry for . . . ?
This is the reply that we also hear when we ask how long we must endure, when we complain about our stumbling blocks.
God takes no delight in the strength of horses, no pleasure in the runner’s stride . . .
This statement runs counter to the ways of the world which honor those who are most powerful and influential, those who have created a persona that seems bigger than life.
Rather the Lord takes pleasure in the devout, in those who await God’s faithful care . . .
This statement affirms the gentle Way of Jesus, the soothing balm of the indwelling Spirit, and the rewards of fidelity to God. This statement reminds us that placing our trust in the merciful hands of God who holds the answer to all our woes.
We will better understand these verses when we spend time with Job 38-42 and examine the Lord’s speech, when we study Job’s reply and read about Job’s restoration. When we place all our hopes and dreams in God, we will better understand the answer to our questions of How Long and Who? And we will better understand how it is that in God’s Kingdom a humble servant is more exalted than the most powerful and most influential of men.
Click on the scripture links and spend time with Job 38-42, Isaiah 41 and Psalm 147. As we compare different versions of these verses, we listen for God’s voice that speaks to us.
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