Job 42:1-6 (Common English Bible)
1 Job answered the Lord: 2 I know you can do anything; no plan of yours can be opposed successfully.3 You said, “Who is this darkening counsel without knowledge?” I have indeed spoken about things I didn’t understand, wonders beyond my comprehension.4 You said, “Listen and I will speak; I will question you and you will inform me.”5 My ears had heard about you, but now my eyes have seen you. 6 Therefore, I relent and find comfort on dust and ashes.
Summary:
Job “comes to his senses.” He comes to know God in a deeper way. His faith is deeper and stronger than before. He finally hears from God, sees God and finds comfort in God. Keep on Keepin’ On, because God is with you!
Faith is not our ticket to heaven. Faith is our trust that God will not leave us or forsake us in this world and in the world to come. In this election, season, let us prayerfully prepare to cast our votes in faith. Let us get informed, pray and vote, trusting that God is with us.
Reflection Questions:
- After seeing God, Job found comfort. How have you “seen” God in your life?
- How do you think Job’s relationship with God changed since the Adversary first encountered him?
- How do others see God in you?