As I read each person's input in the book of Job, I know they are all going to be rebuked by God. I only know this because I have read it before. I keep thinking each time I read Job that maybe I will see the error in each particular person's discourse. But, that is simply not the case. Each person makes some pretty valid points - points that would certainly "preach" in any church I've ever been to!
It seems Job has however, and makes no attempt to hide, a pretty sour attitude. Today, Job's argument makes me believe he is incredibly jealous of the wicked. It seems Job is unable to "see" anything but good coming to the wicked. However, I see nothing in Job's statements that I have not grown accustomed to reading the likes in the book of Psalms!
So, what's the deal?
I think that IS the deal. It seems we make a lot of effort to correct each other and defend ourselves in hard times when possibly we should be both giving and receiving comfort. Is that possible?
Father, I had hoped I would have a better grasp of the book of Job this time around. But... that is simply not the case. On the contrary, all I see is bickering and what appears to be knowledge power struggles. Help me not to miss what You are saying through it all!
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