"I did nothing wrong!"
Job's words resound over and again, "I am innocent!"
At this point, I realize that I cannot relate to Job in any manner. I could never, with a clear conscience, declare my innocence like Job. I am not saying this as a braggart, but simply stating the fact. I know how I have failed God in numerous categories!
Could it be that Job's plight is so foreign to me because I am even more sinful than I can imagine? If I must compare my life to Job's, then I will be seen as an unimpressive sinful failure.
I cannot even imagine what it would be like to argue my innocence before God as did Job. But not so with Job as he seemed very convinced of his purity.
Father, I certainly don't see myself as better than Job. It is quite the position to be in however as it is nothing to be proud of. All I can depend upon is Your mercy and grace demonstrated and made available to me through Jesus Christ.
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