Job 42 (The Message)
Job Worships God
I Babbled On About Things Far Beyond Me
1-6. Job answered God: "I'm convinced: You can do anything and everything.
Nothing and no one can upset your plans.
You asked, 'Who is this muddying the water,
ignorantly confusing the issue, second-guessing my purposes?'
I admit it. I was the one. I babbled on about things far beyond me,
made small talk about wonders way over my head.
You told me, 'Listen, and let me do the talking.
Let me ask the questions. You give the answers.'
I admit I once lived by rumors of you;
now I have it all firsthand—from my own eyes and ears!
I'm sorry—forgive me. I'll never do that again, I promise!
I'll never again live on crusts of hearsay, crumbs of rumor."
Let's consider the account of Job! Here is further proof of just how difficult it is to see God at work. But it also shows us the secret to finding a way through tough times. His friends gave him a lot of answers, but what did God do? He came to Job face to face. Job had an encounter with God! Job didn't want an explanation, he wanted the reality of God. When we are going through the fire, God makes a way no matter what is going on. We don't know when, where or how He is going to show up, but we have to believe He Will show up! I want to encourage you today to not look at your circumstances, just stay focused on God! Just reach out to Him for help!
Blessings to You!
