MEMORISE
In all this, Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong (Job 1:22).
READ:
Job 1:1-22
[1]. There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil.
[2]. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him.
[3]. Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household, so that this man was the greatest of all the people of the East.
[4]. And his sons would go and feast in their houses, each on his appointed day, and would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
[5]. So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned and cursed God in their hearts.” Thus Job did regularly.
[6]. Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them.
[7]. And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.”
[8]. Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?”
[9]. So Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing?
[10]. Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.
[11]. But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!”
[12]. And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.” So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.
[13]. Now there was a day when his sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house;
[14]. and a messenger came to Job and said, “The oxen were plowing and the donkeys feeding beside them,
[15]. when the Sabeans raided them and took them away—indeed they have killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
[16]. While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The fire of God fell from heaven and burned up the sheep and the servants, and consumed them; and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
[17]. While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “The Chaldeans formed three bands, raided the camels and took them away, yes, and killed the servants with the edge of the sword; and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
[18]. While he was still speaking, another also came and said, “Your sons and daughters were eating and drinking wine in their oldest brother’s house,
[19]. and suddenly a great wind came from across the wilderness and struck the four corners of the house, and it fell on the young people, and they are dead; and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
[20]. Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped.
[21]. And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there.
The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away;
Blessed be the name of the Lord.”
[22]. In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with wrong.
EXPOSITION
When we face life dilemmas, one of the immediate questions asked is, "Why me?" Some not only dwell on this question but also proceed to recant and express various grievances against God. However, this is not the most constructive approach to handling life's challenges. Job, as shown in our text today, endured devastating trials without levelling accusations or insults against God. Despite his suffering, he did not sin nor charge God with wrong (v. 22). He serves as a commendable example for anyone currently facing trials. Wrongfully accusing God only worsens matters; it neither alleviates nor resolves them. Even if the situation is divinely ordained, it doesn't warrant accusing Him. Perhaps, God wishes to observe your attitude in the dilemma. Instead, cling to Him steadfastly; solutions lie in Him, even when adversity stems from anywhere. Like Job, believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel. He was steadfast in his faith in God, who ultimately restored all that he had lost. Embrace Job's mentality and faith to navigate life's inevitable challenges. Do not succumb to sin.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord God, help me as You assisted Job to sail through his trying time, so that I may not sin against You.
2. Holy Spirit, I ask for the grace to always see You in all situations of my life, in Jesus' name.
3. Lord Jesus, help Your children facing trials everywhere.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB: 816
1. Though the world allure with its gilded charm,
I'm a child of God, whom it cannot harm;
He will me uphold by His mighty arm,
Every moment of my day.
Chorus:
I've a friend who will ev'ry need supply,
I've a home far beyond the starry sky,
And you know, that is just the reason why,
I am singing Hallelujah!
2. I can ne'er forget how upon the tree
Laid the son of God, there to die for me;
Yet to save my soul, thus it had to be,
There could be no other way.
3. I would e'er be true to my Lord and King,
Every waking hour praise to Him sing,
Knowing that at last He my soul shall bring,
Ever more with Him to stay.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Numbers 33-34
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