4/2/09 Job 2:1-10

SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and scraped himself with it as he sat among the ashes, His wife said to him, “are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” He (Job) replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman [sic]. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said. (Job 2:7-10 NIV)
OBSERVATION:
This is from a very troubling and hard passage to read. It is almost as if God and Satan are wagering over the righteousness of Job. But God’s provision is promised and provided; Job would be afflicted but not die. Job does not lose faith but takes strength in knowing we are not to rely on God in the good times but even in times of trouble.
APPLICATION:
Job’s wife represents the reaction of many who do not full know and love the Lord. In times of trial it is tempting to cry out or blame God. But God is in times of joy just as He is in times of triumphant. I need remember to accept all things and experiences as ways of knowing the Lords promise and provision.
PRAYER:
Lord when it seems that life closes in and there are sores from my feet to my head. Let me know your love and provision covers me sufficient to salve the problems of this world.
YES
I will seek the Lord’s promise and provision all my days.