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Yet will I trust him

2/7/2018

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Job 13:15
Most, if not all, are familiar with the trials of Job. The circumstances that came, by God's allowance, were devastating to his life and livelihood. The tragic loss of his family, possessions, health and even the support of his wife seemed overwhelming.

At such times, we often find comfort in close friends who drop in to share in our grief...not so for Job!  Friends did come, but there was little comfort in their conversation. In fact, the best of their time spent with Job was clearly in the several days of silence (2:13). A lesson here - when we don not know what to say, just be there.

When the silence was broken, his Comforters became his Critics and began analyzing Job's circumstances; concluding from their ignorance that somewhere, Job must be at fault...Proverbs 18:13 would be a good verse to consider here!

In the midst of the most trying circumstances, we find Job's Confidence in God's Purposes. Even without understanding God's reasons for his troubles and in the face of his friends' comfortless counsel, Job cries, "Though He slay me, yet, will I trust Him..."

The context indicates that Job is defending himself against Zophar's charges (chapter 12) and places himself confidently in God's hands (Job 13:14b-15a). Job is confident that even should his circumstances result in his death, yet, he could trust in God's purposes, though unknown.  Job was confident in his Deliverer though his Deliverance from present conditions may be death.

The inevitable prospect of death should hold no fear for the Believer, for even then, though there is sorrow, there is also hope (1Thess 4:13-14). If in the face of death, Job could still trust because of his faith, how can we do less in the face of life?

We do not know what our "yet" may be, so may our present trials be our proving ground to increase our trust.

"Trust and Obey" by John H. Sammis will encourage you as you reflect on it today.
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Paul F Davis link
2/28/2023 07:10:28 pm

Thank you for discussing this important topic as more than ever people are struggling with mental health issues, money problems, insecurity, anxiety, various fears, troubled relationship and some sadly are becoming prescription drug addicts as they try to numb and escape the emotional pain within. Meanwhile the unhealthy side effects of drug use are causing many premature deaths. We need the supernatural power of God Almighty more than ever to set the captives free, heal the hurting within and bring total transformation in people's lives. The supernatural power of God with prophetic insight to heal and empower humanity is readily available as I've experienced around the world. Let's join hearts in prayer to believe God to touch, save, change and transform our generation and lift us up to where we belong in Him. ~ Paul F. Davis from https://DreamMakerMinistries.com/

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