Job 27: Guest Reflection

One of the gals in our women's group shared this with us today. I learn just as much from the women reading through the word with me as I would If not more than just reading It on my own for sure. It's incredible to see the same part of scripture speak so intimately to so many other women at a time, filled with truth and yet so very different and specific like Jesus was when He met the woman at the well that day. It's such a gift to see how the Lord is meeting each one of us individually and how that carry's over to the larger group too.

The verse she chose was, "I will teach you about God’s power. I will not conceal anything concerning the Almighty. But you have seen all this, yet you say all these useless things to me.” Job 27:11–12 (NLT)

I felt a strange sense of relief when I saw the heading “Job’s Final Speech” in my Bible today.

It's like Job finally realizes his words are falling on deaf ears. He knows he has both talked the talk and walked the walk, yet the people around him still refuse to believe what’s right in front of them.

Sadly his experience Is one that feels painfully familiar. This is the world we’re living in Isn't It. Even when people see the evidence, they still choose a different narrative—one that fits their comfort or ideology better. We’re living in a “don’t believe what you see, believe what we tell you it is” era, and it’s grievous to watch.

Here’s what comforts me: I get to be settled in my spirit with Jesus. Job clung to the hope that trouble wouldn’t last forever, and he remained a follower of Christ no matter what. He didn’t turn away just because his friends had what appeared to be a form of godliness. Bottom line, It lacked real power. He simply chose to stay close to the One who holds all power. Lord, I needed that reminder today. When everything else fails, I will stick with You. All my help comes from You, Lord!

I love the declaration I’m hearing here In her reflection, and I come into agreement with it. What a great focus to start the day. Thankyou for your words Kasaundra!