Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Job 21 -23 (9th Jan)

Job 21 is about Job's reply to Zophar. You can see Job was getting impatient (v4).
Job 22 is Eliphaz replying Job. You may find that these few days are just conversations between Job and his friends. Job's friends' words to him brought discouragement but we also can learn from some of the things they said- Eliphaz exalted the Lord in Job 5:9-11, 15-17 and some good advise from him in Job 22:21-22 to submit to God.
Job 23 & 24 is Job's reply. We can see the intimacy Job had with God (v10 & 12). When God tests us and if we stand through the test, we will come forth as gold (v10). He reminded us to walk closely in the way of God and never turn away (v11). Job treasured every word from God (rhema - spoken word of God).
So family, take time to seek God's word and write down those words He speaks to you. Treasure these words and know that He has spoken. He loves you.